Associate Attorney (3-5 years of experience)

Mehaffy Weber; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Flexible remote work environment

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mehaffy Weber, a dynamic civil defense firm, seeks an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience to join our growing remote team. The role emphasizes managing a caseload independently in a fully remote environment, with occasional in-person hearings.

The successful candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school, be licensed in Texas, and demonstrate strong writing, analytical, and communication skills. Defense practice areas are a plus.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license required.
• Minimum 3 years of defense litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials (virtual and occasional in-person).
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Meet billing and case management expectations.

Skills

Active license to practice law in TX

Litigation experience (3+ years)

Strong writing and communication

Independent remote work ability

Defense litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title:

Associate Attorney (3-5 years of litigation experience)

Location:

BEAUMONT

About the Firm:

We are a dynamic, client-focused law firm with a strong presence in civil defense litigation. Our practice areas include Insurance Defense, Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Defense, Products Liability Defense, Retail and Hospitality, Toxic Tort Defense, Transportation, and Workers' Compensation / Nonsubscriber Defense. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of litigation experience to join our growing remote team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-driven, and comfortable managing a caseload independently in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and trials as needed (virtual and occasional in-person)
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members
• Meet billing and case management expectations

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Texas
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience (defense experience preferred)
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines in a remote setting
• Experience in one or more of the firm’s practice areas is a plus

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Flexible remote work environment
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities