The Monson Law Firm, with offices in Texas, Louisiana and Florida, is growing! We are looking for an attorney with first-party insurance defense experience to join our Kingwood, Texas team to defend first-party property claims and litigation. We provide a positive work-life balance and have a great group of people to work with in an energetic atmosphere. This job can be hybrid for the right candidate with experience defending homeowners insurance defense litigation.
Ideal Candidates will have the following Credentials:
- Excellent academic credentials (top 25% of class rank)
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Experience conducting depositions and inspections, appearing in court and arguing motions, and assisting in mediation and trial
Key Responsibilities
- Handle all aspects of first-party insurance defense litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Analyze and interpret insurance policies, coverage issues, and claim investigations.
- Draft legal documents, including motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and settlement agreements.
- Conduct depositions of witnesses, experts, and parties involved in litigation.
- Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Work closely with insurance adjusters, claims representatives, and corporate clients to develop defense strategies.
- Ensure compliance with Texas insurance laws, court deadlines, and ethical obligations.
- Provide legal opinions and coverage evaluations to clients.
Qualified candidates should submit their resumé, cover letter detailing litigation experience, transcript, writing sample, and references to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person