Associate Attorney - Insurance Subrogation

Jobot; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 150-200k

Generous bonus

Unlimited PTO

Flexible hours

Job summary

Jobot in the United States is seeking a motivated Litigation Attorney to join our team in Irvine, CA or Texas (Dallas/Houston). You will manage an active caseload in insurance defense, coverage analysis, and high-stakes subrogation recovery, partnering with industry-leading experts to advocate for clients in state and federal courts.

The position requires a Juris Doctor, active Bar in CA and/or TX, and 5–10+ years of civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Active California and/or Texas Bar admission in good standing.
• 5–10+ years of civil litigation experience; background in insurance defense, coverage, or related litigation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: handle a robust litigation docket from investigation through discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Court appearances and depositions: take/defend depositions, motion practice, hearings, and settlement conferences.
• Legal writing: draft motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Client & expert collaboration: work with insurance carriers, claims adjusters, and experts to build strong liability and damages cases.
• Coverage analysis: review policies to evaluate coverage and subrogation potential.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Trial experience

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job details

200k+ | Insurance Subrogation | CA or TX Remote

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Nguyen

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to providing elite legal representation in the areas of Nationwide Insurance Subrogation, Defense Litigation, and Insurance Coverage. With a strategic presence across the United States—including offices in Wisconsin, California, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and New Jersey— we combine decades of specialized industry experience with a coast-to-coast reach to deliver exceptional results for clients nationwide.

Why join us

• 150-200k Base!
• Generous Bonus!
• Unlimited PTO!
• Flexible Hours!

Job Details

We are seeking a motivated and driven Litigation Attorney to join our growing team in either our Irvine, CA or Texas (Dallas/Houston) offices. This role is ideal for a sharp litigator looking to build a dynamic career within insurance defense, coverage analysis, and high-stakes subrogation recovery. You will manage an active caseload, partner with industry-leading experts, and advocate vigorously for our clients in state and federal courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Management: Handle a robust litigation docket from initial investigation and pleadings through discovery, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Court Appearances & Depositions: Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and represent clients in court hearings and settlement conferences.
• Legal Writing: Draft clear, persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Client & Expert Collaboration: Work closely with insurance carriers, claims adjusters, forensic engineers, and expert witnesses to build strong liability and damages cases.
• Coverage Analysis: Review and interpret commercial and personal insurance policies to evaluate coverage and subrogation potential.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California and/or Texas
• Experience: 5 to 10+ years of civil litigation experience. Background in insurance defense, insurance coverage, or commercial/tort litigation is highly preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.