Claims Litigation Attorney - Texas

Who is Clearcover?

The Future of Car Insurance, Powered by You.

Clearcover is revolutionizing the industry, putting our customers in the driver's seat. Founded in 2016, Clearcover is built on a simple premise: provide affordable, hassle-free car insurance with one of the industry's fastest claims experiences. We challenge the status quo, redefining what it means to truly put the customer first.

We're rapidly growing and recognized for it! Clearcover has been featured on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies list and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list, raising over $560 million in funding to date.

We've also been honored on Insurance Business America's Top Insurance Employers list and CNBC's World's Top Insurtech Companies, with Forbes naming us one of America's Best Insurance Companies in 2025.

But what makes Clearcover truly different is our people. We're a team of curious, compassionate problem-solvers who believe that doing right by our customers and each other is just good business.

What will you do?

Clearcover is seeking a seasoned and strategic Claims Litigation Attorney to lead our insurance legal function in Texas. We’re looking for a seasoned litigator to serve as Trial Attorney for Clearcover’s Texas staff counsel office. You’ll be our first in-house trial lawyer in the state, responsible for handling your own docket of first- and third-party auto cases and helping us build the internal team that will defend our insureds across Texas. This is a rare opportunity to blend hands-on courtroom practice with team leadership and operational strategy — inside a fast-growing, well-funded insurtech that values ethical lawyering and customer trust.

Lead In-House Litigation in Texas

• Litigate a full docket of personal auto defense cases (BI, PD, UM/UIM, PIP, etc.)
• Handle all aspects of pre-trial and trial litigation, from pleadings and motions to depositions, mediations, and jury trials
• Make strategic decisions in case handling, reporting, and resolution in coordination with Claims partners
• Appear regularly in courts across key Texas venues (e.g., Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant, Travis counties)

Build and Lead the Staff Counsel Function

• Help design and stand up our in-house litigation model in Texas
• Participate in hiring, training, and mentoring future staff counsel and legal support
• Implement workflows, performance metrics, and best practices for trial excellence
• Serve as the point of contact between the litigation team and Legal leadership

Operational & Product Collaboration

• Provide expert coverage opinions and guide the claims department on complex and high-exposure claims
• Collaborate with the Insurance Product team on policy language and form development, leveraging insights from claims and legal trends
• Serve as a key legal resource for the Underwriting team on coverage interpretation and risk assessment

What do you need?

• 5–7 years of legal experience, with a focus on insurance coverage
• Experience with private passenger automobile policy defense and coverage interpretation and litigation, including both first party (UM, COMP, COLL, PIP, MED PAY) and third party (BI, PD) coverage types
• Litigation experience, including Declaratory Judgment Action work and other brief writing
• Bar licensed to practice law and in good standing in one of the 50 states or DC

Bonus Points:

• Experience with other types of insurance policies and related interpretation and coverage work: Homeowners, Renters, Professional Liability, Inland Marine, Commercial/Business Auto and Fleet
• Texas bar license or ability to waive in
• Prior experience building or scaling an in-house litigation function

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

But wait, there's more…

As a people-first company, your health and well-being is a priority at Clearcover. We offer comprehensive benefits and perks for all employees:

• Medical: Affordable BCBS plans for you and your dependents. If you select the high deductible health plan, we offer an HRA and contribute to your HSA.
• Dental and Vision: We cover 100% of dental and vision premiums for you and your dependents.
• Pre-tax benefits, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k): We contribute 3%, even if you contribute nothing.
• Generous vacation, 12 paid holidays, and parental leave
• Equity in the company and an annual bonus program
• Employee auto insurance discount (if Clearcover is available in your state)

We're a remote first company, having paved the way for flexible work locations. If you're local or visiting Chicago, you're also welcome to work from our HQ office.

Base Compensation Range: Commensurate with experience (USD) annually

We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. Research shows that underrepresented candidates — including women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community — are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. Don't let that be the reason you miss out. We want to hear from you.

Clearcover is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, or other reasons prohibited by law.