Staff Attorney - Insurance Bad Faith

Job Overview:
A nationally respected law firm is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation practice, focusing on insurance bad faith matters. This position is ideal for litigators with 3–5 years of experience who have handled first-party insurance disputes, especially those representing insurance carriers. The firm offers a hybrid work model and may consider fully remote arrangements for high-performing candidates following a successful integration period.

Location:

• Dallas, TX

Duties:

• Handle first-party insurance and bad faith litigation matters

• Represent clients, particularly insurance carriers, in complex coverage disputes

• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and related litigation documents

• Oversee significant case development and management tasks

• Navigate proceedings in both state and federal courts

• Produce high-quality work under tight deadlines

• Collaborate with team members across litigation matters while maintaining independent task management

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience

• Prior experience in first-party insurance and bad faith litigation required

• Experience representing insurance carriers strongly preferred

• Capable of managing litigation files with minimal supervision

• Consistent follow-through and reliability

• Ability to integrate into a hybrid or remote working environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Texas Bar (active and in good standing)

Skills:

• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills

• Proficiency in drafting and arguing motions

• Strong knowledge of local state and federal court procedures

• Effective case management and litigation strategy execution

• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in collaboration

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on experience and billable hour expectations

• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility

• Consideration for fully remote work after onboarding for qualified candidates

• Opportunity to work with an experienced litigation team in a leading law firm

• Equal opportunity employment in an inclusive and diverse work environment

With over eight decades of experience in handling cases involving antitrust & trade regulations, public finance, healthcare, environmental law, and bankruptcy, this firm has racked up substantial legal victories for its numerous clients in a variety of industries, from automotive to energy and hospitality. The firm has achieved all of this through the application of tenacious advocacy skills, as well as comprehensive case reviews and insightful cost-effective strategy implementation to every individual case. Accordingly, it has earned the respect and trust of its clients. With offices across the US, the firm only hires the best legal talent available, and its recruits are trained in line with the latest industry standards of practice. It also offers several financial incentives and salary packages, and actively encourages a healthy work-life balance as it recognizes the need for lawyers to live pleasant, satisfying lives outside of the workplace.