Senior Associate Attorney

BROWN SIMS PC•Houston, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Sims’ Houston office is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to own cases and manage litigation strategy in state and federal litigation and insurance defense. The role includes assessing claim compensability, developing defense strategies, managing discovery and experts, representing clients in hearings and motions, and advising insurance carriers, government contractors, and third-party administrators on exposure and settlement strategy. The attorney will also supervise and train junior associate attorneys and staff. This is a full-time, in-office position in Houston, Texas. Salary information will be provided during the initial interview.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
At least 4 years of federal and DBA litigation experience.
At least 3 years of experience in administrative law.
At least 4 years of experience with disability analysis, vocational evaluation, and medical causation.
At least 4 years of experience with legal research, writing, and administrative procedure.
At least 4 years of experience with Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) regulations.
License to practice law in a U.S. state.

Responsibilities

Own cases and manage litigation strategy.
Assess claim compensability by determining the nature and extent of injuries and calculating average weekly wage.
Develop defense strategies.
Draft dispositive motions, post-hearing briefs, and appeals to the Benefits Review Board.
Take and defend depositions of medical experts, employer representatives, and claimants.
Appear on behalf of clients to defend motions.
Serve as first chair and conduct formal hearings before Office of Administrative Law Judges.
Advise insurance carriers, government contractors, and third-party administrators on exposure and settlement strategy.
Manage discovery strategy, expert selection (medical and/or vocational), and testimony preparation.
Supervise junior associate attorneys and staff.
Prepare and lead trainings for law clerks and junior associate attorneys on handling defense files.