Insurance Coverage Contract Attorney

An internationally recognized insurance coverage and claims practice is seeking a Contract Attorney with 3 5 years of significant insurance coverage experience to join its Houston office. This role offers hands-on involvement in sophisticated insurance coverage matters across multiple lines of coverage, working closely with experienced attorneys on high-stakes disputes for insurance industry clients nationwide.

The position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys deep analytical work, complex legal writing, and active participation in litigation, while gaining exposure to a broad range of coverage and bad faith matters.

Why You Should Join:

• High-Level, Complex Work: Engage in challenging insurance coverage matters that require sophisticated legal analysis and strategic thinking
• National & Global Exposure: Work on matters that span jurisdictions and involve nationally and internationally recognized insurance clients
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a large, dedicated insurance coverage team with deep subject-matter expertise and strong mentorship
• Skill Development: Strengthen your litigation, writing, and coverage advisory skills in a practice known for handling complex and precedent-setting matters
• Career Value: Gain experience within a well-established insurance coverage group that enhances long-term career growth and marketability

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex insurance coverage issues across first-party and third-party claims
• Prepare detailed insurance coverage opinions
• Litigate coverage and bad faith matters involving multiple lines of insurance
• Draft, argue, and respond to dispositive and discovery-related motions
• Take and defend depositions and attend court conferences
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client advisory work

Qualifications:

• 3 5 years of meaningful insurance coverage experience
• Strong background in coverage analysis and opinion writing
• Litigation experience, including motion practice and court appearances
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated academic achievement
• Deposition and trial experience preferred, but not required
• Active Texas Bar license required