Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate

Blossom HR, LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% 401(k) match

$600/month health insurance

Downtown Houston parking

Hybrid work after 6 months

Job summary

Blossom HR is representing a growing Houston litigation boutique seeking an Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate. Handle catastrophic PI, product liability, and construction defect cases with >$1M policy limits for major clients.

Expect a transparent 3-tier career path and a strong support ratio to focus on substantive defense work. The role requires 2–6 years of civil litigation, Texas bar admission, and willingness to work on-site in downtown Houston for six months before hybrid

Qualifications

• Active Texas State Bar membership in good standing.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2–6 years of direct civil litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury docket.

Responsibilities

• Docket ownership: Independently manage a docket of catastrophic PI, product liability, and construction defect defense matters.
• Depositions & Hearings: Prepare, defend, and take depositions; present oral arguments in state and federal court.
• Pleadings & Discovery: Draft motions, summary judgment filings, and discovery requests/responses.
• Billing Discipline: Maintain contemporaneous weekly time-entry records with a minimum of 154 billable hours per month (1,848 per year).

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Court appearances

Billing discipline

Education

JD from accredited law school

Active Texas State Bar

Job description

Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate

Houston, United States | Posted on 09/01/2026

Blossom HR is a trusted and reputable legal recruitment and staffing agency, dedicated to connecting top-tier attorneys, counsel, and legal support professionals with leading law firms and corporate legal departments. With our exclusive focus on the legal industry, we have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and requirements of both clients and candidates, allowing us to make successful placements that benefit all parties involved. Our team of experienced recruiters works diligently to ensure that each placement is the perfect fit, resulting in long-term success and satisfaction for both clients and candidates.

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client, a growing mid-sized litigation boutique in Houston, is seeking an ambitious Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate to independently manage a high-exposure docket from day one. In this role, you will handle complex catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and construction defect cases with policy limits exceeding $1M for major insurance carriers, Fortune 500 corporations, and energy sector clients across Texas state and federal courts. The client offers a transparent, documented three-tier career progression track (Associate Non-Equity Shareholder Shareholder), a dedicated 2:1 attorney-to-paralegal support ratio, and a collegial culture built on genuine work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Docket Ownership: Independently manage a docket of catastrophic PI, product liability, and construction defect defense matters from inception through resolution.
  
• Depositions & Hearings: Prepare, defend, and take fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions; present oral arguments in state and federal court proceedings.
  
• Pleadings & Discovery: Draft strategic motions, summary judgment filings, and discovery requests/responses aligned with aggressive defense goals.
  
• Billing Discipline: Maintain contemporaneous weekly time-entry records with a minimum requirement of 154 billable hours per month (1,848 hours annually).
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Licensure & Education: Active Texas State Bar membership in good standing and a JD from an accredited law school.

Experience: 2 to 6 years of direct civil litigation experience in insurance defense or personal injury docket management (handling $1M+ policy limit cases preferred).

Litigation Skills: Demonstrated experience taking and defending expert and corporate rep depositions, as well as handling court appearances.

Work Model: Ability to work full-time on-site in downtown Houston for the first 6 months prior to hybrid eligibility.

Why You should join

• Real high-exposure litigation from day one. You'll own a docket of catastrophic PI, product liability, and construction defect cases with $1M+ policy limits — for insurance carriers, oil & gas companies, Fortune 500 clients, and big box retailers across Texas state and federal courts.
  
• Written partnership track — no guessing games. Our Client has a documented three-tier career path: Associate Non-Equity Shareholder Shareholder. This is rare for a mid-size Houston boutique and eliminates the ambiguous "we'll talk about it when you're ready" partner conversations you've probably dealt with elsewhere.
  
• Competitive total comp with a transparent bonus ladder. $115K–$175K base + 10–15% quarterly Tier Bonus + $2,400/year time-entry bonus. At the top end that's $200K+ all-in. Plus a 3% 401(k) match that's fully vested from day one.
  
• Strong support infrastructure. A 2:1 attorney-to-paralegal ratio means you actually get the support you need to focus on substantive legal work instead of drowning in admin.
  
• Genuine work-life balance culture. Six named core values (Individual Wellness is #1) that actually show up in firm policies. Catered lunch every other Friday. Open-door collegial environment with no big egos. 2 days WFH/week after your first 6 months.
  
• $600/month health insurance contribution + free secured downtown Houston parking. These are real quality-of-life perks that add up fast — especially the parking if you know Houston.
  
• Autonomy without isolation. You'll run your own cases independently but you're not on an island. The firm has an open-door culture where you can ask questions freely — they just don't hand-hold.