[Remote] Client Legal Services Attorney
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Root Inc. is an innovative insurtech company aiming to revolutionize the car insurance industry through technology. The Client Legal Services Litigation Attorney will litigate cases throughout Texas, providing top-quality representation for Root Insurance and its insureds in various legal matters from inception through trial.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex legal factual issues while conducting extensive and well reasoned legal research
- Independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients for auto and general liability cases from inception through trial; Handle all aspects of case management, discovery, trial preparation from inception through resolution
- Prepare pleadings, written discovery, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies
- Provide effective and timely information, legal advice, and other services
- Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel with professional diplomacy and discretion
- Participate in claims file reviews; Provide advice and training to the claim partners and clients
- Work closely with the claim department to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and negotiate settlements
- Stay current on Texas Insurance Laws, advising internal teams, and independently participate in mediation, depositions, arbitration, trials, and settlement discussions to protect the company’s interests
- Attend continuing legal education seminars in order to maintain a high level of professional expertise
- Integrate legal support staff into the case handling process; Create and maintain software documentation
Skills
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice in the state of Texas
- 3+ years of experience handling bodily injury claims with proven trial expertise
- Ability to handle a high volume of cases and prioritize effectively
- Legal research and motion practice expertise
- Positive minded and collaborative team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The position requires 10-15% of travel within the state of Texas for court and file related appearance
- First chair jury trial experience in negligence cases
- Previous experience handling personal injury litigation from inception to trial
- Familiarity with stowers and bad faith litigation
- Google Office proficiency and LexisNexis experience
Benefits
- Eligible for Competitive Bonus & Equity Offering
- While Root is a “work where it works best” company, this role will be based in Houston, Texas
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