What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Walters Balido & Crain?
The Houston office of Walters Balido & Crain is actively searching for an attorney with 3 plus years of Insurance Defense experience.
Job description
Candidate should have experience in litigation. Your organizational skills, ability to follow procedures, time management, and attention to detail will be essential. Must possess excellent communication skills, ability and experience sufficient to defend clients in a variety of litigation matters and ability to work both independently and as a member of a defense team.
Responsibilities:
- Attend hearings and depositions
- Consult with clients, opposing counsel, and the judiciary
- Answer Discovery
- Coordinate the case handling with claims personnel
- reviewing and summarizing of medical records and bills
- Conduct legal research as necessitated
- Independently draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other file documents
Education:
Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Texas State Bar
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years of experience in litigation
- The ability to handle a case from inception to conclusion
- Deposition experience a plus/not required
- Background in construction and construction defect litigation a plus but not required
- Insurance defense experience a plus
- Must have excellent writing, research and oral skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
Office is social distancing compliant; masks required
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar Card (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Company's website:
- wbclawfirm.com
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
License/Certification:
- Bar (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $60,000 - $120,000