Associate Attorney – General Liability Defense

Burnett Staffing Specialists; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

401(k) with firm match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

HSA and FSA options

Professional development support HOUGW

Job summary

National Litigation Firm in Houston, TX seeks an Associate Attorney – General Liability Defense to join a mentorship-driven practice. The role offers hands-on civil litigation exposure across personal injury, premises liability, and related matters, with a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Texas with 2+ years of defense-side civil litigation, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience on the defense side.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload with partner oversight and mentorship.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy development.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances.
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors.
• Manage discovery deadlines and case documentation.

Skills

Texas Bar

Civil litigation

Discovery & depositions

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team-oriented

Job description

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its General Liability Defense Practice Group in Houston, TX. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of civil litigation matters in a collaborative and mentorship-driven environment, and also on a HYBRID schedule. Practice areas include: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Construction Defect, Product Liability, Trucking & Transportation, Professional Liability, and General Civil Litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience, direct mentorship, and long-term career growth within a respected national litigation practice and values work-life balance.

Position

Associate Attorney – General Liability Defense

Location

Houston, TX

Schedule

Hybrid

Compensation

Base salary up to $190,000 plus bonus opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload with partner oversight and mentorship
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy development
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation proceedings
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors
• Manage discovery deadlines and case documentation

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license required
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience on the defense side
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $190,000
• Bonus opportunities and business origination credit
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401(k) with firm match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• HSA and FSA options
• Professional development support HOUGW34