The Dallas office of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP seeks an associate attorney with 3 to 10 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, contractual provisions and applicable case law and the preparation of written opinions and motions 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, class action and coverage lawsuits and declaratory actions. The section also defends companies, directors and officers, partnerships and other business entities in general commercial litigation matters. Depending on the size and exposure of the case, the candidate will independently handle the case or work closely with a partner.

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 14 consecutive years;

· We are a 250+ attorney firm with offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Honolulu, Hawaii; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York; and St. Paul, Minnesota;

· 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.