Mid-level Fidelity Insurance Coverage Associate

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a mid-level associate attorney with experience in insurance litigation to join its Fidelity, Surety & Coverage practice group. This role is ideal for a litigator with significant federal court experience and a background in professional-lines insurance matters. The associate will handle complex, high-value insurance coverage disputes—particularly in the areas of crime and professional liability insurance—primarily in federal court.

Location:

• Dallas, Texas

Duties:

• Manage and litigate high-dollar, complex insurance coverage disputes

• Evaluate insurance claims, particularly related to crime and professional liability insurance

• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs

• Conduct depositions and court hearings in federal courts

• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop litigation strategies

• Provide legal counsel and risk assessments to clients regarding coverage issues

• Maintain consistent and effective communication with clients and team members

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience

• Prior involvement in federal court litigation including:

  • Depositions

  • Hearings

• Prior work with professional-lines insurance (crime insurance experience a plus but not required)

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Texas or eligible for immediate admission

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Strong oral communication and advocacy abilities

• Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently

• Proficiency in collaborating within a team-focused environment

Benefits:

• Bonuses: Eligible for annual discretionary performance bonus

• Health & Wellness:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Life insurance coverage

• Financial & Retirement:

  • 401(k) plan with firm contributions

• Additional Perks:

  • Paid vacation and sick leave

  • Public transportation or parking allowance

  • Employee assistance program

• Work Environment:

  • Collegial, team-oriented culture

  • Opportunities for growth and leadership within a nationally recognized firm

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.