Associate Attorney

Clausen Miller; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm is seeking an associate attorney with 4-6 years of insurance defense experience to join their team in Texas. The role involves managing defense litigation, drafting court documents, and conducting legal research. This full-time remote position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume, references, writing sample, and compensation expectations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based raises

Year-end discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of insurance defense experience required.
• Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of defense litigation from answer to jury verdict.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and court-related documents.
• Conduct legal research on issues relevant to insurance defense litigation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Team collaboration

Independence

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Overview

Clausen Miller, P.C. is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1936. We are currently seeking an associate attorney with 4-6 years of insurance defense experience to join our rapidly expanding team in Texas. Candidates must have strong analytical, research and writing skills as well as the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Under the supervision of a Partner, this role will manage all aspects of defense litigation from answer to jury verdict
2. Drafting pleadings, motions, and other court-related documents
3. Reporting effectively, timely, and professionally to clients
4. Sending and responding to discovery, including coordination with clients to obtain relevant responsive documents and information
5. Conducting legal research on a variety of issues relevant to insurance defense litigation
6. Preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, site inspections, and mediations
7. Active participation in all aspects of litigation management

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual performance-based raises, year-end discretionary bonus, and benefits package offered. This is a full-time, remote position. Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in Texas. Candidates are asked to provide their resume, references, writing sample, and compensation expectations.