Insurance Defense Attorney-Remote

Confidential Search Solutions (CSS) is partnering with a leading national financial services and insurance organization in San Antonio, Texas, to identify experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Attorneys for a remote long-term contract opportunity. This role will collaborate across a sophisticated in-house legal team handling complex matters including property damage, insurance coverage, hail and wind claims, and bad faith litigation. While attorneys may be based anywhere in Texas, strong familiarity with Texas litigation is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of insurance defense litigation matters, including property damage, coverage disputes, and bad faith claims
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to outside counsel through all phases of litigation
• Review pleadings, motions, discovery, expert reports, case evaluations, and settlement recommendations
• Support preparation of corporate representatives for depositions, mediations, and related proceedings
• Collaborate with claims professionals, legal teams, and business stakeholders on litigation strategy and resolution planning
• Assess legal and financial risk exposure and provide guidance on settlement, mediation, and trial strategy
• Monitor case progress, legal spend, budgets, and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation and litigation status reporting

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active attorney license in good standing
• Minimum of 4+ years of litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems

Preferred Experience

• Insurance Defense Litigation
• First-Party Property and Property Damage Claims
• Insurance Coverage Analysis
• Bad Faith Litigation
• Construction Defect or Product Liability Defense
• Deposition preparation and witness coordination
• Mediation, settlement negotiations, and civil trial experience
• Experience directing and managing outside counsel

Position Highlights

• Fully remote long-term contract opportunity (12–24 months expected)
• Texas-based litigation focus with potential multi-jurisdiction exposure
• Approximately 65–95 active matters
• Direct collaboration with an experienced in-house legal and claims team
• Significant involvement in litigation strategy, risk assessment, and resolution planning
• Exposure to high-volume, complex insurance defense portfolio

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role provides attorneys with the opportunity to gain meaningful in-house experience while working on a sophisticated insurance defense portfolio for a nationally recognized organization. The position offers direct involvement in litigation strategy, exposure to complex coverage and property matters, and collaboration with seasoned legal and business professionals in a fully remote environment.