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Lead Attorney - Dallas Office

Bain and Barkley: A Commitment to Excellence in Legal Services
Founded in 2001, Bain and Barkley has distinguished itself in the field of auto and property insurance defense, with a noted expertise in unraveling complex fraud cases. Our firm, with its established presence in Texas and Florida, is renowned for its dedication to professionalism, respect, and diversity. As we continue to grow, we are excited to announce the expansion of our operations to Dallas, Texas.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead our new Dallas office. This role is a unique opportunity for an ambitious legal professional who is looking to take their career to new heights. The ideal candidate will possess an expertise in insurance defense, provide good client relations and exhibit a commitment to professional growth and development. An established client portfolio is a plus with available support from the firm to expand existing client relationships. 

Key Qualifications:

  1. A strong desire to autonomously build income and accelerate compensation.
  2. An eagerness for a significant career transformation
  3. Interest in participating in a fair, equitable, and achievable revenue sharing system which is available, but not mandatory.
  4. The desire for supportive office infrastructure and mentorship to realize full professional potential.
  5. Excellent strategic thinking and business development skills
  6. Potential for or possession of an active client list, with the aspiration to further expand your book of business.

Responsibilities Include:

  1. Leading the establishment and growth of the Dallas office, setting strategic goals and driving business development.
  2. Expanding client relationships and managing key accounts, with a focus on delivering exceptional legal services.
  3. If desired, participating in our fair and equitable revenue sharing system, with opportunities for significant career growth.
  4. Providing mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of professionalism and excellence.
  5. Representing the firm’s values of professionalism, respect, and diversity in the Dallas legal community.

Why Join Bain and Barkley?

  1. Leadership Role in an expanding and dynamic law firm.
  2. Direct Revenue Participation: Engage in a system that rewards your hard work and contribution directly. Competitive compensation with direct participation in revenue sharing available. Standard salary options also available.
  3. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic and diverse environment.
  4. Supportive Team & Backoffice: Work alongside a team that values diversity and dynamism, backed by a supportive and experienced leadership. A supportive environment with resources for professional growth and development.
  5. Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive benefits package including insurance, and a 401K Plan with employer match – available to salaried employees.
  6. Flexible Employment Structure: Whether you’re an established lawyer with an LLC or PC looking for independent contractor status, or seeking a stable, salaried role, when possible, we try to tailor our engagement to best fit your career path and business model.

Application Process
Interested candidates or referrals are invited to submit their applications through the form on our website. We look forward to discovering the next dynamic leader to join us in this exciting Dallas venture.

Associate Attorney

Bain & Barkley is a proud and thriving law firm. Since our inception in 2002, we have grown from a small tight knit group of only four employees in Houston, Texas to over 30 team members with offices in Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, and Miami and Tampa, Florida. And we’re still growing… Our expansion has been fostered by the support of our clients and our dedicated team.

We’re looking for an Insurance Defense Attorney to represent our clients in third and first-party litigation. Our successful Associates have natural entrepreneurial abilities and the drive to grow their own individual practice while contributing to the firm’s overall success. Our Associates are self-starters who seek out greater knowledge and better strategies as they broaden and deepen their litigation skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice and strategy to clients and adjusters in a high volume, fast-paced litigation practice
  • Manage the supporting discovery and motions practice of the docket
  • Communicate with the court, witnesses, and opposing counsel to manage the docket on a daily basis
  • Be responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases
  • Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials as second chair, with the goal of developing into a solid first chair litigator

About you

  • Admission to the Texas bar
  • Minimum 3 years of active experience in insurance defense or a similar litigation setting
  • Solid strategic thinking skills
  • Excellent work ethic

What We Offer

We will consider any resume submitted that meets required litigation experience regardless of the length of law practice. Our base compensation starts at $90K for brand new attorneys, increases to $115-145K for candidates with 1-3 years experience, and $150K+ and opportunities for revenue sharing for attorneys with 3-5 years’ experience independently managing a case docket. Finally, portable business opportunities generate even higher compensation formulas and solid revenue share.

For all employees we offer the following:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Firm paid insurance plan for our employees:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life
    • Short and Long Term Disability
  • 401K Plan with Employer match
  • Monthly “Lunch and Learn” events
Paralegal - Sugar Land Office
We are a fast-paced litigation defense firm in Sugar Land, Texas looking for an experienced Paralegal. Ability to use initiative and juggle multiple tasks is required.  Must be comfortable working in a MS Office environment, particularly in Word, Outlook, Sharepoint, Teams, and One Drive.
 
Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Draft motions, respond to discovery, and prepare detailed correspondence and  status reports,
  • Coordinate between attorney, staff, and outside vendors to manage the law firm’s case related tasks, present case summaries/updates, and ensure that deadlines are met. 
  • Assist attorneys with all aspects of case management, including docketing deadlines, billing, and providing reminders as necessary.
  • Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
  • Job Type:
    • Full-time, in office only
  • Education:
    • High school or equivalent (Required)
  • Experience:
    • Law firm experience (Required)

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