Location: Remote (Texas)
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial and driven Senior Staff Counsel to be a founding member of our new in house litigation office in Texas. This is a unique opportunity to build a practice from the ground up in alignment with Next’s innovative, tech-first approach to insurance. You will primarily represent our insureds in a wide range of civil litigation matters in Texas state courts, with a focus on general liability cases.
You will leverage your litigation experience and independent judgment to manage a caseload, develop legal strategies, and ensure the highest standards of client representation, while embodying our core values of simplicity and exceptional service.
What You’ll Do:
- Founding the Office: collaborate with legal and claims to establish and operationalize the new Texas staff counsel office, including developing processes, selecting and implementing technology , and aligning office objectives with the broader company strategy.
- Independent Caseload Management: Handle all phases of litigation for assigned cases, from initial investigation to trial and post- trial activities.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for processes automation, workflow enhancements and efficient digital case management consistent with Next’s digital-first approach.
What We Need:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas, standing in additional jurisdictions preferred.
- Minimum 5-9 years of proven trial attorney experience preferably within Insurance defense litigation or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a significant case load independently and effectively in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of Texas law and civil procedure, particularly as it relates to personal injury, general liability and commercial auto cases.
- Exceptional legal research, writing, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in legal case management software, e-discovery tools and remote collaboration technologies.
- Strong business acumen and an “ownership mentality,” with the ability to capitalize on advancing technology and efficiency.
Unstoppable Qualities:
- Strong business acumen and an “ownership mentality,” with the ability to capitalize on advancing technology and efficiency.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing “phenomenal service” to internal and external clients.
Please note, we do not ask for sensitive information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @nextinsurance.com. Additionally, Next Insurance will never ask for payment, fees, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via the careers page on our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations.
If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of Next Insurance, please do not provide any personal or financial information. You can find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees are eligible for our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Our office is located in the College Terrace neighborhood in the city of Palo Alto, California, adjacent to Stanford University.
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