Insurance Defense Litigation Associate or Senior Associate

Jobot; Decatur (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking attorneys at multiple levels to join its Insurance Defense / General Liability practice in Dallas with offices in Dallas, Decatur, Houston or Austin. The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in office) and base compensation of $110,000–$185,000 plus a robust bonus structure.

Senior candidates will be considered for upper-range compensation. This is a Texas-focused opportunity with a broad docket, direct client and carrier interaction, and meaningful case ownership across

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar admission.
• Approximately 2–25 years of litigation experience.
• Strong written advocacy and legal research skills.
• Experience handling discovery and substantive motion practice.
• Strong client-management and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and active matters.
• Trial experience is highly valued for more senior candidates.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of active litigation matters.
• Evaluating liability, damages and case exposure.
• Developing case strategy from inception through resolution.
• Drafting answers, pleadings, motions and substantive briefs.
• Managing written discovery and document production.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Handling expert discovery and expert strategy.
• Preparing for hearings, mediations and court conferences.
• Negotiating settlements.
• Preparing cases for arbitration and trial.
• Conducting legal research and drafting litigation analyses.
• Preparing status reports for insurers and corporate clients.
• Communicating directly with adjusters, insureds, opposing counsel and clients.
• Supervising junior attorneys and support staff where appropriate.
• Taking an increasingly independent role in hearings, depositions, mediation and trial strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client management

Deposition experience

Legal research

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Details

A well-established Texas litigation firm is seeking attorneys at multiple levels to join its Insurance Defense / General Liability practice in Decatur.

Location and Work Model

• Location: Dallas, Decatur, Houston OR Austin based! Hiring out of all offices!
• Work Model: Hybrid - 3 Days Per Week In Office
• Experience: Approximately 2-25 Years
• Level: Associate or Senior Associate
• Compensation: $110,000-$185,000 Base + Highly Competitive Bonus Structure
• Typical Bonus Opportunity: Approximately $50,000-$60,000 for strong performers
• Bar Admission: Active Texas Bar Required

The Opportunity

A well-established Texas litigation firm is seeking attorneys at multiple levels to join its Insurance Defense / General Liability practice in Dallas.

The firm's defense practice handles a wide variety of matters arising from general liability and casualty insurance lines.

Representative matters include:

• General liability and casualty defense
• Personal injury
• Wrongful death
• Premises liability
• Products liability
• Construction accidents
• Construction defect
• Property damage
• First-party insurance claims
• Insurance defense and coverage-related disputes
• Employer liability
• Toxic tort matters
• Commercial litigation
• Other complex civil-defense matters

The team represents both insurers and insured clients and is experienced in handling high-exposure cases from initial investigation through settlement, dispositive motion practice and trial.

The firm is particularly known for hands-on litigation. Attorneys are expected to develop strong case strategy, communicate directly with clients and carriers, and take meaningful responsibility for the matters they handle.

Why Join Us

Work Structure

The role operates on a hybrid model with approximately three days per week in office.

The firm does not maintain a rigid one-size-fits-all billable target for this opening; expectations are based more broadly on productivity, contribution, experience level and performance.

Compensation

Base Salary: $110,000-$185,000, depending on experience, litigation background and level.

In addition to base salary, the firm offers a highly competitive performance-based bonus structure, with strong-performing attorneys commonly earning approximately $50,000-$60,000 in annual bonus compensation.

Senior candidates with substantial litigation experience will be considered toward the upper end of the range.

This role is particularly attractive for attorneys seeking:

• A respected Texas defense platform
• A broad insurance defense and general liability docket
• Meaningful case ownership
• Direct carrier and client interaction
• Substantial deposition, hearing and trial exposure
• Flexibility for both developing and highly experienced litigators
• A true hybrid schedule
• Strong bonus upside
• Long-term stability and advancement within an established litigation practice

The firm is actively hiring at multiple experience levels and is open to both strong developing associates and seasoned senior litigators.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of active litigation matters
• Evaluating liability, damages and case exposure
• Developing case strategy from inception through resolution
• Drafting answers, pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Managing written discovery and document production
• Taking and defending depositions
• Handling expert discovery and expert strategy
• Preparing for and attending hearings, mediations and court conferences
• Negotiating settlements
• Preparing cases for arbitration and trial
• Conducting legal research and drafting litigation analyses
• Preparing status reports and evaluations for insurers and corporate clients
• Communicating directly with adjusters, insureds, opposing counsel and clients
• Supervising junior attorneys and support staff where appropriate
• Taking an increasingly independent role in hearings, depositions, mediation and trial strategy

Senior attorneys will be expected to independently manage more complex matters, mentor junior lawyers and serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for clients.

Ideal Background

We are open to attorneys with approximately 2-25 years of litigation experience.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Insurance defense
• General liability
• Personal injury defense
• Premises liability
• Products liability
• Construction litigation
• Construction defect
• Transportation litigation
• Wrongful death
• Property damage
• First-party insurance litigation
• Commercial litigation
• Broader civil defense

Attorneys with strong general litigation skills but less direct insurance-defense experience may also be considered where the underlying experience is transferable.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active and in-good-standing Texas Bar admission
• Approximately 2-25 years of litigation experience
• Strong written advocacy and legal research skills
• Experience handling discovery and substantive motion practice
• Strong client-management and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and active matters
• Deposition and hearing experience strongly preferred at the mid- and senior levels
• Trial experience is highly valued for more senior candidates

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.