In-House Trial Attorney, (Remote, Contract role)

Kemper • Houston, TX

8d • Remote

About The Position

Kemper is seeking a Legal Counsel to work in the Houston, TX area. This role offers the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. This is a remote, contract role.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a trial attorney.
• Member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements.
• Required to travel as needed.
• The selected candidate is required to work remotely and reside in the Houston, TX area.

Nice To Haves

• Handling of insurance defense work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles legal work on assigned cases
• Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
• Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.
• Develops, organizes and maintains document files consisting of pleadings, briefs and memorandums.
• Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals.
• Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.
• Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
• Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established Company operating guidelines, procedures and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed