Insurance Defense Associate (6-8 Yrs) - Austin

gpac; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking a full-time Insurance Defense Associate for its Austin office. The role involves counseling clients, researching, negotiating and representing in state and federal courts, in collaboration with partners and senior associates on complex defense litigation.

The position offers a market-competitive compensation commensurate with experience and is based in Austin, Texas. You will handle complex defense matters in a collaborative team environment and contribute to strategy and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Texas law license.
• 6–8 years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Demonstrated expertise in medical malpractice, insurance defense and premises liability.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution experience.
• Courtroom experience in state and federal courts preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Give clients legal advice and strategic guidance.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other documents.
• Represent clients in court, depositions and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and manage dispute resolution.
• Work with partners and senior associates on litigation strategy and case development.

Skills

Medical malpractice

Insurance defense

Premises liability

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Courtroom experience

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Texas bar license

Job description

Austin defense litigators with 6-8 years: handle complex medical malpractice, insurance defense and premises liability matters in state and federal court, working closely with partners.

I am working directly with a well-established Texas defense litigation firm that is hiring a full-time Insurance Defense Associate for its Austin office. The Insurance Defense Associate will counsel clients, research, negotiate and represent clients in state and federal courts, working closely with partners and senior associates on complex litigation.

Compensation Is Market-competitive And Commensurate With Experience.

What You'll Do

• Give clients legal advice and strategic guidance
• Do legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents
• Represent clients in court, depositions and mediations
• Negotiate settlements and manage dispute resolution
• Work with partners and senior associates on litigation strategy and case development

What We Need

• JD from an accredited law school
• Texas law license
• 6-8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Demonstrated expertise in medical malpractice, insurance defense and premises liability
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Negotiation and dispute resolution experience
• Courtroom experience in state and federal courts preferred
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You Get

• Complex defense litigation in state and federal court
• Close collaboration with partners on case strategy
• A full-time seat in the firm's Austin office

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.