Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate

Talent Search Pro; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% employer match

Health insurance contribution

Free secured parking

2 days/week WFH after ramp

Catered lunch every other Friday

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Talent Search Pro seeks a mid-level associate attorney in Houston to independently manage a docket in catastrophic personal injury and related defense cases for insurers and large clients. 3–4 years’ experience is ideal; active Texas Bar license required.

You will handle depositions, motions, and discovery with a goal of high-quality, cost-efficient litigation. The role offers hybrid work after an initial in-office ramp, a strong compensation package, and a defined career path from Associate to

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience.
• Active Texas State Bar license in good standing.
• Ability to manage a docket independently from day one.
• Experience defending and taking depositions of fact witnesses, experts and corporate representatives.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and construction defect defense cases.
• Defend and take depositions across Texas state and federal courts.
• Draft and respond to motions and discovery with a strategic defense posture.
• Present oral arguments in court at hearings and proceedings.
• Collaborate with a paralegal to build solid defenses.
• Maintain time-entry discipline and meet monthly billing hours.

Skills

Bar license

Litigation

Docket management

Depositions

Billing discipline

Job description

Salary range: $115K - $175K

Location: Houston, TX

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

Hybrid work policy: In-office full-time for the first 6 months at the Houston office (10333 Richmond Avenue, Suite 900). After 6 months, eligible for 2 days/week work-from-home, conditional on meeting the 154 hrs/month billing minimum, full Time Entry Policy compliance, and maintaining a proper home office setup. WFH is a privilege subject to revocation - not an automatic right.

About this role

What we’re looking for:

We need a mid-level associate attorney with 2-6 years of insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience (sweet spot: 3-4 years) who can own a docket independently from day one. You should be comfortable defending and taking fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions, drafting and responding to motions and discovery, and presenting arguments in Texas state and federal courts. You must have an active Texas State Bar license in good standing and a proven track record of handling high-exposure cases ($1M+ policy limits).

What you’ll do:

• Independently manage a docket of catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and construction defect defense cases for insurance carriers, oil & gas companies, big box retailers, Fortune 500 corporations, and international delivery companies
• Defend and take fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions across Texas state and federal courts
• Draft and respond to motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses with a strategic, aggressive defense posture
• Present oral arguments in court at hearings and proceedings
• Collaborate with a dedicated paralegal (2:1 attorney-to-paralegal ratio) to build solid case defenses at reasonable expense
• Maintain strict time-entry discipline - all weekly time fully entered, reviewed, and self-audited by 2:00 PM Monday of the following week
• Meet a minimum billing floor of 154 hours/month (1,848 hours annually) to maintain employment, with quarterly Tier Bonuses starting at 1,851+ hours
• Progress along a documented career track: Associate to Non-Equity Shareholder to Shareholder

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

• $115,000-$175,000 base salary calibrated to experience and trial capability
• Quarterly Tier Bonus: 10-15%+ of quarterly salary based on billable hours
• $2,400/year time-entry bonus ($200/month for compliant months)
• 401(k) with 3% employer match, fully vested from day one
• Up to $600/month firm contribution toward health insurance
• Firm-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Free secured parking in Houston
• 2 days/week work-from-home after 6-month in-office ramp period (conditional on performance and compliance)
• Catered lunch every other Friday

Who thrives here:

Self-motivated, honest, ethical, and entrepreneurial-spirited attorneys who want a long-term home - not a stepping stone. You’re a standalone operator who asks questions when needed but doesn’t require hand-holding. You have strong billing discipline and are comfortable with an insurance-carrier-driven litigation rhythm. The firm has a collegial, open-door culture with no big egos and six core values that show up in actual policy: Individual Wellness, Respect for Others, Communication as Foundation, Excellence in Service, Community Involvement, and Honesty.