Claims Litigation Attorney - Texas
About The Position
Clearcover is seeking a seasoned and strategic Claims Litigation Attorney to lead its insurance legal function in Texas and serve as Trial Attorney for its Texas staff counsel office. As the first in-house trial lawyer in the state, this attorney will handle a docket of first- and third-party auto cases and help build the internal team that will defend Clearcover’s insureds across Texas. The role combines hands-on courtroom practice with team leadership and operational strategy. The attorney will litigate personal auto defense cases, handle all aspects of pre-trial and trial litigation, make case-handling and resolution decisions with Claims partners, and appear in courts across key Texas venues. The role will also help establish the in-house litigation model, support hiring and training, develop workflows and performance metrics, and act as a liaison between the litigation team and Legal leadership. The position includes providing coverage opinions and claims guidance, collaborating with the Insurance Product team on policy language and forms, and advising Underwriting on coverage interpretation and risk assessment. Clearcover is a remote-first company; local or visiting employees are welcome to work from its Chicago headquarters. The base compensation range is commensurate with experience, annually.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of legal experience, with a focus on insurance coverage.
- Experience with private passenger automobile policy defense, coverage interpretation, and litigation, including first-party coverage types (UM, COMP, COLL, PIP, MED PAY) and third-party coverage types (BI, PD).
- Litigation experience, including Declaratory Judgment Action work and other brief writing.
- Bar license in good standing to practice law in one of the 50 states or Washington, DC.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with other types of insurance policies and related interpretation and coverage work, including Homeowners, Renters, Professional Liability, Inland Marine, Commercial/Business Auto, and Fleet.
- Texas bar license or ability to waive in.
- Prior experience building or scaling an in-house litigation function.
Responsibilities
- Litigate a full docket of personal auto defense cases, including bodily injury, property damage, uninsured/underinsured motorist, and personal injury protection matters.
- Handle pre-trial and trial litigation, including pleadings, motions, depositions, mediations, and jury trials.
- Make strategic decisions about case handling, reporting, and resolution in coordination with Claims partners.
- Appear in courts across key Texas venues, including Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant, and Travis counties.
- Help design and establish Clearcover’s in-house litigation model in Texas.
- Participate in hiring, training, and mentoring future staff counsel and legal support.
- Implement workflows, performance metrics, and best practices for trial excellence.
- Serve as the point of contact between the litigation team and Legal leadership.
- Provide expert coverage opinions and guide the Claims department on complex and high-exposure claims.
- Collaborate with the Insurance Product team on policy language and form development, using claims and legal trends.
- Serve as a legal resource for the Underwriting team on coverage interpretation and risk assessment.
Benefits
- Affordable BCBS medical plans for employees and dependents; employees who select the high-deductible health plan receive an HRA and an employer contribution to an HSA.
- Dental and vision premiums covered 100% for employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax benefits, disability insurance, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with a 3% company contribution, even if the employee contributes nothing.
- Generous vacation, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave.
- Company equity and an annual bonus program.
- Employee auto insurance discount, if Clearcover is available in the employee’s state.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
