Insurance Defense Attorney

Insurance Defense Attorney

Location Dallas, TX 75226 Date Posted July 30, 2026 Job ID 15174 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal Staffing has been engaged to conduct the search for an Insurance Defense Attorney on behalf of our client, a respected law firm in Dallas, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team that is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while providing attorneys with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and long-term success.

PERKS:

• Hybrid, flexible schedule!
• Annual salary of $130,000-$155,000 with the substantial opportunity for bonus.
• Opportunity to work for an innovative firm!
• Full benefits, 401k match, HSA, gym onsite, paid parking, tuition reimbursement, vision, dental, PTO, A&D Insurance, and life Insurance!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent insurance companies, policyholders, and businesses in lawsuits involving various types of claims, including bodily injury, property damage, and other liability issues.
• Handle all phases of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations and discovery to trial and post-trial motions. Manage case strategy, conduct depositions, and draft motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case arguments, review policy language, and interpret relevant statutes and case law.
• Regularly communicate with clients to provide updates on case status, strategy, and outcomes. Offer sound legal advice tailored to each case.
• Evaluate cases for potential settlement opportunities and negotiate settlements when appropriate, ensuring that the client's best interests are prioritized.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Provide expert advocacy in both written and oral form.
• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to ensure the efficient management of cases and timely completion of tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor and Texas Bar License required.
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Clio.

COMPENSATION:

This opportunity offers a salary of $130,000-$155,000 annually as well as comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays) and bonuses.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.