Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney - Houston

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Houston is assisting an established insurance defense firm in identifying an attorney with 3+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience. The role focuses on handling meaningful litigation responsibilities in a collaborative environment within Houston's Inner Loop.

You will manage matters from inception through resolution, take depositions, argue motions, draft pleadings, and develop case strategies while maintaining strong client and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance defense and/or civil litigation experience.
• Active Texas law license in good standing.
• Strong deposition, oral advocacy, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience with products liability, premises liability, auto liability, bad faith, or wrongful death is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Take deposits, make oral arguments, and participate in hearings and mediations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and evaluate liability and damages.
• Communicate with clients, carriers, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Negotiate settlements and work toward favorable case resolutions.

Skills

Insurance defense

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Education

Texas bar license

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting in Houston is assisting an established insurance defense firm in identifying an attorney with 3+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience. The role focuses on handling meaningful litigation responsibilities in a collaborative environment within Houston's Inner Loop.

You will manage matters from inception through resolution, take depositions, argue motions, draft pleadings, and develop case strategies while maintaining strong client and