Associate Attorney - No Billable Hours (Austin)

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Austin is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Texas litigation team. This role targets a Texas-licensed litigator with 6-8 years of experience in medical malpractice, insurance defense, premises liability, or related civil matters.

You will work closely with partners, handle depositions, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations, and contribute to case strategy. The position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 6-8 years of litigation experience.
• Background in medical malpractice, insurance defense, premises liability, or general civil defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• State and federal court experience preferred.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice and strategic guidance to clients.
• Conduct legal research and evaluate liability, damages, defenses, and exposure.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, reports, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute-resolution strategy.
• Manage discovery, deadlines, experts, and overall case progression.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case development and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in Texas state court and, when applicable, federal court.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Client management

Legal research

Writing

Negotiation

Deposition experience

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Jobot in Austin is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our Texas litigation team. This role targets a Texas-licensed litigator with 6-8 years of experience in medical malpractice, insurance defense, premises liability, or related civil matters.

You will work closely with partners, handle depositions, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations, and contribute to case strategy. The position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative, professional environment.