Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Wilson Elser's Dallas office currently seeks an experienced Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing insurance coverage group. This role can be performed in either our Dallas or Tyler location.

This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with experience handling insurance coverage litigation matters to work with a collaborative group of experienced coverage litigation attorneys who handle cases throughout the U.S., working with domestic and foreign insurers.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of Texas
• Coverage Litigation experience is preferred but not required
• Experience in areas of insurance coverage such as coverage opinions (CGL and property) is a plus
• Experience in both third-party or first-party claims is a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
  

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on insurance coverage matters
• Draft coverage opinion letters
• Draft pleadings, motions, and handle discovery in coverage litigation
• Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on a variety of subjects
• Communicate with clients and draft reports to clients
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.