Insurance Defense Attorney

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading civil litigation law firm is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in insurance defense. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, along with bonuses. Responsibilities include managing a diverse caseload, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in litigation and a strong background in negotiation and legal writing. A comprehensive benefits package is also provided.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• 5-10+ years of experience defending insurance matters.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in a variety of insurance matters.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Manage caseload from intake through trial or resolution.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for mediation or arbitration.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Courtroom presence

Case management

Job description

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Job title and compensation

Earn $160K–$200K+ With Bonuses | 1,800 Billables | Hybrid Flexibility in Insurance Defense

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

About us

We’re a premier civil litigation law firm in Central Texas, with strong offices in Austin and San Antonio. Our team handles high-stakes, high-profile cases in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, professional liability, coverage disputes, and more. Our attorneys are known for trial experience, stellar advocacy, deep subject matter expertise, and maintaining the highest peer review ratings— including AV-preeminent and Best’s Directory rankings.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in a wide variety of insurance matters: coverage disputes, bad faith claims, product liability, general liability, etc.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Manage your caseload from intake through trial or resolution. Strategize case directions in consultation with senior partners.
• Handle litigation in both state and federal courts across Texas.
• Negotiate settlements, work with experts, prepare for mediation or arbitration, and see cases through trial when needed.
• Mentor more junior attorneys or associates if you bring that level of experience.

Why join us?

• Balanced Billables: Manageable 1,800 annual billable hours with plenty of support to help you hit goals.
• Work Your Way: Enjoy hybrid flexibility, combining in-office collaboration with remote work convenience.
• Competitive Compensation: Base salary aligned with your experience, plus multiple bonus opportunities to reward your performance and impact.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust package including health, dental, PTO, 401(k), and more to keep you covered inside and outside of work.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Texas.
• 5-10+ years of experience defending insurance matters, in litigation and trial settings.
• Excel at legal writing, motion practice, negotiation, and courtroom presence.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative but high-standards environment; balance independence with teamwork.
• Scalable: able to manage multiple cases with shifting priorities.

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