Associate Counsel (Insurance Defense)

Location: Hybrid position based in Richardson, Texas, with the hirify.global Staff Counsel office in Dallas, Texas; travel is required for trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.

Company

hirify.global is a large United States auto insurer and a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, providing insurance coverage to millions of customers.

What you will do

• Defend lawsuits filed in Texas courts and handle other first-party insurance defense matters.
• Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Provide opinions to the Claims Department on liability, damages, and case value.
• Handle depositions, examinations before trial, examinations under oath, trials, and dispositive hearings.
• Document case files clearly and professionally for customers, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Admission to the Texas Bar and an active license in good standing to practice law in Texas required.
• Two to six or more years of related litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury required.
• Ability to meet and maintain applicable licensing and Continuing Legal Education requirements.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts, prioritize work, and manage multiple matters.
• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to learn and apply extensive technical and procedural information.

Nice to have

• Civil litigation experience.
• Insurance defense-related litigation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to support employee well-being and long-term goals.
• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on shared success.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Commitment to innovation, integrity, and equal employment opportunity.