Litigation Associate

C&M Legal Search; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401K match

Full benefits

Paid parking (downtown)

Job summary

C&M Legal Search is seeking litigation defense associate attorneys for a Texas civil defense firm in Austin (with Houston, Dallas, San Antonio offices considered). Five or more openings exist for entry to mid-senior level attorneys, with supervised mentorship and long-term growth prospects.

Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $275,000+ base, DOE, plus an annual billable bonus. The firm offers unlimited PTO, 401K match, full benefits, and a hybrid work model (2 days in / 3 days out).

Qualifications

• Must have excellent writing and research abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and client communications.
• Willingness to travel across Texas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active general liability and insurance defense caseload.
• Handle automobile, premises, personal injury, and general liability defense matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and client reports.

Skills

Strong writing

Client communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Job description

LITIGATION DEFENSE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Law Firm) 5+ OPENINGS

** Respected Texas-Based Law Firm (4+ Offices, 100+ Lawyers)**

AUSTIN, TEXAS

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct-Hire (Permanent) | Hybrid (2 in / 3 out)

Compensation: $120,000-$275,000+ base, DOE, plus annual billable bonus

Experience: Entry-Level and Mid-Senior Level (0 through 8+ Years)

C&M Legal Search is recruiting five or more litigation associates for a growing Texas civil defense firm in their Austin office, and also open to their Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, Texas offices. The firm has approximately 100 attorneys and represents corporations, insurance carriers, businesses, and commercial clients throughout Texas and nationwide. Due to a significant increase in matters, the firm is hiring both experienced litigators and junior attorneys seeking hands‑on training and long‑term growth. UNLIMITED PTO. 401K MATCH. FULL BENEFITS.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active general liability and insurance defense caseload
• Handle automobile liability, premises liability, personal injury defense, general casualty, and related civil defense matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, and client reports
• Prepare clients, insureds, and witnesses for depositions
• Take and defend depositions based on experience level
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Coordinate with medical experts, treating physicians, and other consultants
• Develop litigation strategy with shareholders and assigning attorneys
• Conduct settlement negotiations and provide timely case updates
• Maintain regular communication with clients and insureds
• Oversee legal support staff as appropriate

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar membership in good standing, or pending bar results for incoming first‑year attorneys
• 0-8+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense, automobile liability, premises liability, personal injury defense, general liability, or comparable civil litigation experience preferred
• New and junior attorneys strongly encouraged to apply
• Hands‑on mentorship and training available for attorneys with limited insurance defense experience
• Plaintiff‑side litigation experience may be considered
• Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and client expectations
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas as needed

Benefits and Additional Information

• Junior attorneys, 0-2+ years: Approximately $120,000-$140,000+ base, plus bonus
• Mid-level attorneys, 3-8 years: Approximately $175,000-$275,000+ base, plus bonus
• Annual billable hour bonus
• Unlimited attorney PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid parking at downtown office locations
• Significant mentorship and collaboration with experienced litigators
• Strong long‑term advancement opportunities within an expanding statewide practice

The interview process includes an initial Zoom interview followed by a final in‑person meeting.