Remote Texas Attorney – Asbestos Litigation & Local Counsel
About the Opportunity:
A mid-size, Chicago-based insurance defense firm has an immediate opening for a Texas-based Attorney to handle asbestos litigation and serve as local counsel for key client matters. Admission to practice in Texas is required, with preference given to candidates also admitted in Illinois or Missouri.
This is a fully remote role focused primarily on asbestos litigation, along with serving as boots on the ground for Arch matters and providing in-person support when needed. The firm’s practice spans toxic tort, complex product liability, general liability, and professional liability and is known for its team-oriented approach, flexibility, responsiveness, and high level of client service.
The firm is highly flexible regarding background and experience and will consider experienced attorneys at various stages, including of counsel attorneys with an existing book of business, part-time attorneys, and other experienced litigators. Candidates with Texas asbestos litigation experience are preferred, but strong litigators who can quickly learn and manage asbestos matters will also be considered.
Position Overview:
This is a hands-on litigation role requiring strong case management, legal writing, deposition, and courtroom skills. The attorney will have significant autonomy in managing matters while working closely with clients and the firm's litigation team.
The ideal candidate is an independent, motivated, and highly organized litigator who can think strategically under pressure and maintain a strong client-focused approach.
Primary Responsibilities
• Lead asbestos and complex litigation matters, including discovery, case management, trial preparation, and litigation strategy
• Manage a high-profile caseload with autonomy and strategic oversight
• Conduct depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and experts
• Draft and argue dispositive, pretrial, and other substantive motions
• Develop and execute litigation and trial strategy in collaboration with clients and internal teams
• Serve as local counsel and provide in-person support for key litigation matters
• Handle court appearances and hearings across applicable jurisdictions
• Mentor and train junior attorneys on litigation and trial strategy
• Take on additional responsibilities based on experience, availability, and interest
Requirements
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Approximately 4–12 years of litigation experience, with flexibility based on the candidate's background
• Experience with motion practice and depositions required
• Experience taking plaintiff and/or expert depositions preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and critical reasoning skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and work effectively in a remote environment
• Highly organized, efficient, and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Strong judgment and ability to think strategically under pressure
• Professional, client-focused approach to litigation