Insurance Litigation Associate - Dallas

BUCHALTER LLP•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a mid to senior level associate to support our Dallas Office’s Insurance Litigation Practice Group. A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Requirements

4+ years of recent insurance litigation experience from a law firm
Licensed to practice in Texas
Strong writing skills
Excellent academic credentials
Juris Doctorate
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas
Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices
Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents
Case management experience
Clear and effective drafting skills
Strong negotiating skills
Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed

Responsibilities

Provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines
Work effectively with others as part of a team