Website Apollo MGA
Apollo MGA specializes in non-standard Personal Automobile Insurance through Independent Agents in the State of Texas.
Company: Apollo Managing General Agency
Location: Remote, Texas (Dallas area with travel required)
Job Type: Full time
Defend Insured Clients and Drive Strategic Legal Outcomes
Apollo Managing General Agency is growing their Staff Counsel Office and seeking a Staff Counsel to join their team. In this fully remote role you will handle insurance defense bodily injury lawsuits property damage defense lawsuits and more including handling cases from filing of the answer through depositions mediations and trials
If you are an experienced insurance defense attorney with a passion for litigation and a desire for exceptional work life balance this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating directly with internal stakeholders
The Opportunity
As Staff Counsel you will represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury lawsuits and property damage lawsuits. You will prepare reporting documentation for claims including initial defense counsel reports deposition summaries pre trial reports and post trial reports. You will review discovery responses and file appropriate motions to move cases to resolution quickly while preparing thoroughly for depositions hearings mediations and trials
What You’ll Do
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Represent insured individuals and the Company in the defense of bodily injury lawsuits and property damage lawsuits
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Prepare reporting documentation for claims including Initial Defense Counsel reports deposition summaries pre trial reports and post trial reports
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Review discovery responses and file appropriate motions to move cases to resolution quickly
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Review Medical Billing and Record Affidavits and request experts and peers as needed
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Prepare thoroughly for and attend depositions hearings mediations and trials
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Prepare and present pre and post trial motions effectively
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Assist colleagues in resolving calendar conflicts in a collaborative manner
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Manage projects efficiently fostering coordination and collaboration among legal teams and claims partners
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Keep abreast of and evaluate new laws regulations and caselaw identifying and summarizing relevant issues
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Collaborate with other areas of the legal department providing proactive advice and counsel to business units on the impact of new laws
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Monitor legal representation
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
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Juris Doctorate and active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar
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Minimum of 3 plus years of proven insurance defense and or bodily injury litigation experience including case strategy development legal research and trial advocacy
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Ability to manage complex disputes and work effectively under pressure
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Experience taking client witness and expert depositions
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365 WestLaw and document management systems such as Clio or TeamConnect
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Strong teamwork skills able to collaborate effectively with attorneys paralegals and administrative assistants
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Comfortable working in a remote environment and willing to travel throughout the Dallas Texas area
Preferred Qualifications
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First chair jury trial experience
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Proven experience with insurance defense
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Spanish bilingual speaking ability
Why Join Apollo’s Staff Counsel
Exceptional Work Life Balance
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In house litigation roles with remote work provide more predictable schedules allowing you to excel professionally while enjoying a fulfilling personal life
Direct Client Collaboration
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Work directly with internal stakeholders and business units cultivating deeper client relationships and understanding their needs and priorities
Strategic Influence and Impact
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Shape strategic decisions and risk management initiatives with your insights and expertise directly impacting Apollo’s bottom line
Benefits
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Fifteen days of paid vacation plus nine paid holidays and one floating holiday
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401k with match after six months of employment
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Health dental and vision insurance plans with company paid per individual on certain plans
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Life insurance and short term disability
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Competitive salary
Location This position is fully remote but requires willingness to travel throughout the Dallas Texas area
Ready to defend insured clients and drive strategic legal outcomes
If you are an experienced insurance defense attorney licensed in Texas with a passion for litigation and collaboration we want to hear from you
Apply Now Staff Counsel at Apollo MGA
Apollo MGA is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees