Attorney

Law; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Law in Houston, TX is seeking a Defense Attorney with insurance defense and trucking litigation experience to join a hybrid-work team handling high-exposure disputes.

The role offers up to $200,000 plus bonus and a collaborative, trial-focused environment with opportunities to manage complex cases and work with insurers and clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas bar license.
• Experience handling insurance defense and civil litigation.
• Preferred trucking/transportation defense experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining high-quality legal work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving insurance defense, trucking accidents, personal injury, and transportation liability.
• Handle cases throughout the litigation lifecycle, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and litigation risks to develop effective defense strategies.
• Work with clients, insurers, experts, and opposing counsel to advance case objectives and pursue favorable outcomes.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials while maintaining strong client communication and case management.

Skills

Insurance defense

Civil litigation

Trucking defense

Legal writing

Negotiation

Courtroom advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Active Texas bar license

Job description

Position:

Defense Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation

Location:

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Compensation:

Up to $200,000 + bonus

About the opportunity

I'm partnering with an established Texas litigation practice to identify a talented Defense Attorney with experience in insurance defense and trucking litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team handling sophisticated, high-exposure disputes involving transportation companies, personal injury claims, and complex liability matters.

The role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work arrangement, and the opportunity to work on challenging litigation matters within a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload involving insurance defense, trucking accidents, personal injury, and transportation liability.
• Handle cases throughout the litigation lifecycle, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and litigation risks to develop effective defense strategies.
• Work with clients, insurers, experts, and opposing counsel to advance case objectives and pursue favorable outcomes.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials while maintaining strong client communication and case management.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Experience handling insurance defense and civil litigation matters.
• Prior trucking or transportation defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining high-quality legal work.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $200,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation and sophisticated transportation defense matters