Associate Attorney

Jobot; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Complex insurance defense litigation

Collaborative team environment

Direct client interaction and court-ex

Mentorship from trial attorneys

Career growth opportunities

Benefits package

1900 billable hour requirement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Texas defense practice in a hybrid work setting across Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin. The role requires 3-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience, with duties including managing files, depositions, motions, and client interactions.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an accredited law school, a Texas Bar license, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and motion practice skills.
• Excellent communication and case management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files and take/defend depositions.
• Draft motions and attend hearings.
• Participate in mediations and work directly with clients.
• Trial experience welcomed but not required.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job details

Join a Growing Texas Defense Practice | Associate Attorney | Hybrid

Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us

This role can work out of the Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin office location.

Our client is a respected Texas law firm with a strong reputation for defending businesses, insurers, and transportation companies in complex civil litigation. With multiple offices across Texas, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to handle sophisticated insurance defense matters while working alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative environment.

If you're looking to continue growing your litigation career with meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and a strong pipeline of work, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Why join us

• Competitive compensation from $120,000 - $170,000
• Hybrid work schedule
• Complex insurance defense litigation
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Direct client interaction and courtroom experience
• Strong mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Opportunities for long-term career growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 1,920 annual billable hour requirement

Job Details

The Role

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience to join our growing Texas team.

This attorney will work on a diverse litigation practice that includes:

• Commercial Trucking & Transportation Defense
• Construction Defect Litigation
• General Liability Defense
• Personal Injury Defense

The ideal candidate will have experience managing litigation files, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, attending hearings, participating in mediations, and working directly with clients. Trial experience is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license
• 3-7 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Experience with commercial trucking, transportation, construction defect, general liability, or personal injury defense
• Strong legal writing and motion practice skills
• Excellent communication and case management abilities

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