Associate Attorney Insurance Defense

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Johanson, Fairless & Taylor, LLP in Sugar Land, TX seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our civil litigation team. You will handle an active caseload from inception through resolution, perform legal research, draft pleadings and briefs, and participate in depositions and trials.

We offer a collaborative, family-friendly environment with meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and opportunities for advancement based on performance and workflow.

Qualifications

• Active Texas law license or eligibility.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity and client service commitment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and develop strategic discovery plans.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide timely case status reports.
• Maintain accurate billing entries and comply with case management requirements.
• Meet minimum monthly billing requirements.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and achieve successful outcomes.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Time management

Client service

Teamwork

Job description

Johanson, Fairless & Taylor, LLP is a respected civil litigation firm specializing primarily in first- and third-party insurance defense. Our practice includes a wide variety of personal injury, property damage, and breach of contract claims. We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team in our Sugar Land, Texas office.

We pride ourselves on providing a collaborative, family-friendly work environment where attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of their cases, develop their litigation skills, and grow professionally. This position offers meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and long-term opportunities for advancement based on performance and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and develop strategic discovery plans.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide timely case status reports.
• Maintain accurate billing entries and comply with case management requirements.
• Meet minimum monthly billing requirements.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active license and eligibility to practice law in Texas.
• 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and commitment to providing exceptional client service.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan