The Houston office of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP seeks an associate attorney with 2 to 7 years' experience to join the Insurance Coverage and Litigation Section of the firm. Candidates should have strong writing skills and a working knowledge of state and federal civil procedure. Litigation experience is preferred; however, the focus of this position will be on the analysis of insurance policies and applicable case law and the preparation of written opinions under the direction of a partner in the Insurance Coverage and Litigation Section. Valid Texas Bar license required.
The Insurance Coverage and Litigation section at Thompson Coe focuses on advising insurance carriers on complex claims, as well as on defending insurance companies in bad faith, breach of contract, indemnity, property, and coverage lawsuits and declaratory actions. Depending on the size and exposure of the case, the candidate will independently handle the case or work closely with a partner and may be more focused on writing or on litigation depending on the candidate’s strengths.
Why Thompson Coe?
· We have been providing top-notch legal services to our clients, both regionally and nationally, for 70+years;
· We have been recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the Best Law Firms for 13 consecutive years;
· We are a 250+ attorney firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; New York City, New York; and Honolulu, Hawaii;
· We offer several formal mentorship and training programs for associates and senior attorneys including yearly reviews, assigned supervising partners, assigned mentors, and yearly associates' school/advanced associates' training schools;
· We offer a rapid and transparent progression to partner levels;
· We offer quarterly bonuses based on hours billed rather than collections;
· We are committed to diversity and inclusion. For several years in a row, Thompson Coe has been prominently featured on the Glass Ceiling Report, which recognizes female attorney representation at all levels. Law 360's 2019 "Best Law Firms for Women and Minority Attorneys" report included Thompson Coe as among firms sized 150-299 as having "above average representation of both women and minorities at every level." We also have several affinity groups focused on the professional development of diverse attorneys at our firm and in the legal profession in general. Equal opportunity employer.
· We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, 401(k) and profit sharing for full time employees, as well as health, vision and dental insurance.
We are not working with outside recruiters for this position.