Associate Attorney

FINITETEK INC; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FINITETEK INC seeks an Associate Attorney with 1–5 years of litigation experience to join our civil defense team focusing on insurance defense. The role is based in San Antonio, TX, with a hybrid schedule and local residency preferred.

The successful candidate will handle own docket, review pleadings, manage discovery, and coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and clerks to advance case strategy and client service.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury or insurance defense.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas law license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy.
• Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer questions; maintain contact at a minimum of 60 days.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery, from written discovery to deposition of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Perform due diligence; gather facts and documents; collaborate with Law Clerks, Paralegals and/or other Attorneys.
• Research and determine applicable laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and legal issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Our client is looking to fill one Associate Attorney Position with prior Litigation experience (1-5 years). The Firm works with a variety of insurance carriers and interested candidates should be eager to learn/practice Civil Defense Litigation, specifically in Insurance Defense. The Firm is located in San Antonio, Texas and offers a hybrid schedule, but the candidate must be local to San Antonio, TX. Candidates should expect to hit the ground running ready to absorb their own docket of cases.

Responsibilities

• Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy
• Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions. Maintains contact at a minimum of 60 days
• Conduct all aspects of discovery, from written discovery to deposition of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; collaborate with Law Clerks, Paralegals and/or other Attorneys in due diligence
• Research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authority; identify legal issues

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 1-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury or insurance defense. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar and must have an active license to practice law in Texas
• Strong analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; passion for client service and practice development