Associate Attorney

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman, & Gordon P.C.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonuses

Job summary

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman, & Gordon P.C. is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with litigation experience to join our San Antonio, TX office on-site. Our office hours are M-F 8-5pm.

A base salary plus production bonuses are offered for this role. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience handling a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters and will work closely with the lead shareholder to secure favorable outcomes while interfacing with clients, opposing counsel, and the

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in insurance defense.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Juris Doctor (J.D) degree.
• Admission to the Texas State Bar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings.
• Work cases through, including taking depositions, oral arguments and hearing attendance, negotiating settlements, reporting to clients, etc.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations
• Research applicable laws and findings to develop appropriate legal strategies.
• Examine video, documentary, and physical evidence.
• Take depositions and respond to discovery requests.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and agreements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Preparation of detailed case reports and summaries

Skills

Insurance defense

Independent work

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Texas State Bar admission

Job description

Porter, Rogers, Dahlman, & Gordon, P.C. is a full- service law firm who strives to ensure that every client feels heard, respected, and valued as we work hard to secure them a favorable outcome. We are currently seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney with litigation experience to join the team in our San Antonio, TX office. Our office hours are M-F 8-5pm, this position is onsite.

In addition to the base salary, production bonuses are offered for this role.

Summary:

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years as an Insurance Defense Attorney. You will work closely with the lead shareholder to handle a diverse caseload of insurance defense matters. To be successful, possessing skills and attributes necessary to work within a team, think independently, and have personal skills to interface with clients, opposing counsel and the judiciary would be necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings.
• Work cases through, including taking depositions, oral arguments and hearing attendance, negotiating settlements, reporting to clients, etc.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations
• Research applicable laws and findings to develop appropriate legal strategies.
• Examine video, documentary, and physical evidence.
• Take depositions and respond to discovery requests.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and agreements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Preparation of detailed case reports and summaries

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in insurance defense
• Candidate must be able to work independently with strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize.
• Juris Doctor (J.D) degree
• Admission to the Texas State Bar
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in legal research and writing