Associate Attorney

Law Firms; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Diverse matters exposure

Billable bonus 2k hours

Ownership of matters

Job summary

Law Firms in Houston, TX seeks a licensed attorney with a strong background in Insurance Defense Litigation. The role is hybrid in Houston and offers exposure to diverse insurance defense and civil litigation matters.

A billable bonus opportunity begins at 2,000 hours, with a chance to develop your litigation practice and take ownership of substantive matters. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of attorney experience, Texas bar admission, and strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar admission.
• Approx. 3–5 years of attorney experience.
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, or related civil litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive litigation matters and strengthen courtroom skills.
• Work alongside an established team of litigation professionals.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and case management.
• Take ownership of substantive matters and contribute to case strategy.

Skills

Insurance defense

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case management

Education

Texas Bar Admission

Job description

We're hiring for one of our legal clients a licensed attorney with a strong background in Insurance Defense Litigation in Houston, TX!

Litigation Attorney | Insurance Defense

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Looking for your next opportunity to grow your litigation career? This role offers the opportunity to handle substantive litigation matters, strengthen your courtroom skills, and work alongside an established team of litigation professionals.

What makes this opportunity attractive?

• Hybrid work flexibility in Houston
• Exposure to diverse insurance defense and civil litigation matters
• Billable bonus opportunity beginning at 2,000 hours
• Opportunity to develop your litigation practice and take ownership of substantive matters

What we're looking for:

• Approximately 3–5 years of attorney experience
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, or related civil litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and case management
• Active Texas bar admission
• Ability to meet an annual billable requirement of 1,900 hours

If this role isn't the right fit, I work with other law firm clients and may have another opportunity that aligns with your career goals.