Attorney - Bodily Injury/Property Damage (Houston, TX - Remote)
Founded in 1989, United Automobile Insurance Services (UAIS) is an innovative and established organization looking for a Bodily Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. Family-owned, UAIS, is one of the largest privately held property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The key to our growth and success is a commitment to providing quality service to our agents and customers, by providing disciplined underwriting, and strategic claims handling. Our ongoing efforts to invest substantial resources in personnel and technology are the foundation of our promise of assuring maximum efficiency and specialized operations in the industry. We are proud that our independent agents and customers have recognized our dedication by making UAIS the market leader in every state where we conduct business.
SCOPE:
We are seeking an experienced Bodily Injury Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in personal injury law, specifically related to automobile accidents. This role involves representing the company in legal matters, managing claims, and providing expert legal advice to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, you will work closely with the claims department to ensure legal compliance, mitigate risk, and negotiate settlements. Your role will involve staying current on Texas insurance laws, advising internal teams, and actively participating in mediation, arbitration, and settlement discussions to protect the company’s interests. This position is open to applicants located in the Houston, TX area and offers the flexibility of working remotely.
DUTIES :
- Manage and litigate Bodily Injury and some Property Damage claims, including first-party property claims, subrogation, and bad faith litigation.
- Represent the company in all phases of litigation, from pre-suit investigations to trial and post-trial activities.
- Develop case strategies, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
- Provide expert legal advice to the claims department, management, and other internal teams.
- Ensure that all actions taken during the claims process comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advise on legal risk related to policy interpretations, claims settlements, and potential exposure.
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of the company in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
- Conduct thorough legal research on property damage, insurance laws, and regulations in Texas, including recent court decisions and statutory developments.
- Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents such as briefs, memoranda, and opinions.
- Stay current with changes in insurance and bodily injury/property damage laws in Texas, ensuring the company is compliant with local, state, and federal laws.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures to minimize legal exposure and maximize operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with the claims department, adjusters, and other legal teams to provide proactive and responsive legal support.
- Communicate complex legal concepts and strategies to non-legal personnel clearly and effectively.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Texas Bar and good standing.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of insurance laws and regulations.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop effective strategies.
- Proficient in legal research tools and case management software.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in personal injury law, with a focus on automobile accidents.
- Strong litigation experience with trial skills preferred.
- Excellent negotiation, oral advocacy, and legal writing skills.
- Ability to handle a high volume of cases and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency in case management software, legal research tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Highly tech-savy with demonstrated proficiency in legal technology and digital litigation tools.
- Advanced proficiency in case management systems, electronic document management platforms, and legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis).
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