Attorney - Insurance Defense - Houston - 160K

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston seeks an experienced insurance defense litigator to manage a busy docket, handle depositions, hearings, and strategy, with a clear path toward growth and partnership.

The role requires a JD and 8–10+ years in insurance defense, with responsibilities spanning pleadings, motions, depositions, court appearances, and collaboration with clients and carriers.

Formación

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 8 to 10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience; team will consider candidates with 5+ years.
• Experience in auto, trucking, product liability, or construction defect defense.
• Ability to manage litigation deadlines and move cases forward with appropriate independence.

Responsabilidades

• Manage insurance defense matters through all phases of litigation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions, including party, fact witness, and expert depositions.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, conferences, and related appearances.
• Support mediation and settlement strategy, including evaluation of liability and damages.
• Communicate with clients and carriers regarding case strategy, status, and risk exposure.

Conocimientos

Litigation management

Deposition

Pleadings & motions

Court hearings

Client communication

Educación

Juris Doctor

Descripción del empleo

A confidential Texas-based litigation practice is seeking an experienced insurance defense litigator to manage a busy Houston-area docket. This role is well-suited for an attorney who wants substantive responsibility, consistent deposition and hearing opportunities, and a long-term growth path, including partnership-track consideration.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Meaningful hands-on work, including depositions, hearings, and courtroom skill development.
• Attorneys are trusted with substantive responsibility beyond research and document review.
• Supportive team environment with mentorship and ongoing attorney development.
• Clear partnership track.

THE ROLE

• Manage insurance defense matters through all phases of litigation.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions, including party, fact witness, and expert depositions.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, conferences, and related appearances.
• Support mediation and settlement strategy, including evaluation of liability and damages.
• Communicate with clients and carriers regarding case strategy, status, and risk exposure.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Houston, Texas

Schedule:

Hybrid, in office 4 days per week

Compensation:

$160,000 to $180,000 (base salary)

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Ideally 8 to 10+ years of insurance defense litigation experience; the team will consider candidates with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following: auto, trucking, product liability, or construction defect defense.
• Ability to manage litigation deadlines and move cases forward with appropriate independence.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• Comfort running a docket with a high level of autonomy while collaborating effectively with a broader litigation team.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Billable hour target of 2,000 annually.