Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney Associate to Senior

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

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established Texas litigation firm, seeks attorneys at multiple levels to join its Insurance Defense / General Liability practice in Dallas or Austin. The role offers a hybrid schedule (approximately three days per week in office) with a base salary of $110,000–$185,000 per year plus a strong, performance-based bonus structure (typically $50,000–$60,000 for strong performers).

Active Texas Bar is required; 2–25 years of litigation experience welcomed, with title and compensation

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.

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
• Negotiating settlements
• Preparing cases for arbitration and trial
• 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.

Skills

Strong written advocacy

Legal research

Client-management

Communication skills

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Texas Bar admission

2–25 years of litigation experience

Job description

Jobot, a well-established Texas litigation firm, seeks attorneys at multiple levels to join its Insurance Defense / General Liability practice in Dallas or Austin. The role offers a hybrid schedule (approximately three days per week in office) with a base salary of $110,000–$185,000 per year plus a strong, performance-based bonus structure (typically $50,000–$60,000 for strong performers).

Active Texas Bar is required; 2–25 years of litigation experience welcomed, with title and compensation