1st Party Property Damage Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in Dallas, Texas, United States

Job description

• High-impact work fighting for homeowners and businesses in meaningful insurance disputes
• Strong comp package with bonus potential and a clear growth runway in a large, expanding platform
• Daily hands-on litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, and hearings
• Join a team with deep resources, strong processes, and consistent case volume
• Build specialized expertise in first-party property claims (hail, wind, water, fire, and more)
• Location: Full-time openings in San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin, TX. Youll be based in one of these offices and handle Texas matters.
• Note: Must be licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of first-party property damage insurance claims from intake through resolution
• Analyze coverage issues, damages, and liability to develop smart litigation strategy
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, demand materials, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions of insureds, adjusters, experts, and corporate representatives
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients in mediation and arbitration
• Appear in court for hearings and proceedings as needed (trial experience not required)
• Communicate clearly with clients and keep them updated on strategy and next steps
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to drive timelines and outcomes
• Stay current on Texas insurance law and evolving property claim trends

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years (up to 5 years) of property damage litigation experience (plaintiff or defense)
• Active Texas Bar membership in good standing
• Strong writing skills and comfort handling discovery and motion practice
• Deposition and mediation experience is a plus
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage deadlines in a fast-moving environment

Skills

Required

• Strong writing skills
• Organized
• Proactive

Preferred

• Deposition experience
• Mediation experience

Benefits

• Supportive team environment with resources and structure behind you
• Interesting, real-world disputes with clients who genuinely need help
• Strong benefits and performance culture with room to grow
• A firm that values professionalism, responsiveness, and results
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance