Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

1,920 annual billable hour requirement

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Associate Attorney with 3-7 years of insurance defense experience to join its growing Texas practice in a hybrid office model across Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or Austin. You will handle complex insurance defense matters, including depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, and direct client interaction.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. and active Texas bar, with strong writing, case management, and communications skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files from start to finish.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions and pleadings.
• Attend hearings and mediations.
• Work directly with clients; trial experience welcomed but not required.

Skills

Legal writing

Motion practice

Communication

Case management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Join a Growing Texas Defense Practice | Associate Attorney | Hybrid

Job details:

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

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

A bit about us:

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

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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