Associate Attorney
About The Position
Zelle LLP is an international litigation law firm with offices across the United States and in London. The Firm handles insurance, antitrust, and other complex litigation nationally and globally. The Dallas office handles complex insurance coverage disputes and litigation for a broad range of clients in the United States and abroad. Zelle describes its core values as building community and culture, fostering diversity, focusing on shared financial rewards, and supporting career growth. The Dallas office is seeking an attorney with at least two years of property insurance coverage and bad faith litigation experience. The role involves examining first-party property insurance claims, preparing coverage opinion letters, pleadings, and discovery, and attending hearings, depositions, and trial. Associates must work at least three days per week in the Dallas office; remote work may be arranged for the remainder of the week.
Requirements
- At least two years of property insurance coverage and bad faith litigation experience.
- Experience in first-party property insurance litigation and/or coverage disputes.
- Stellar oral and written communication skills.
- Membership in the Texas Bar.
- Tenacity, critical thinking skills, passion, and a desire to learn.
Responsibilities
- Examine first-party property insurance claims.
- Prepare coverage opinion letters.
- Prepare pleadings and discovery.
- Attend hearings, depositions, and trial.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Firm-paid life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Legal/identity theft plans
- HSA/FSA for eligible plans
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Eligible for monthly timekeeping bonus
- Eligible for performance-based annual bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
