Litigation Associate Attorney

Jobot; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Mentorship Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Bonus/Incentive Plan

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic and highly-skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join our fast-paced firm in San Antonio, TX. The successful candidate will focus on insurance defense litigation, handling matters from inception to resolution within a collaborative team.

A JD, Texas bar admission, and at least 2 years of insurance defense experience are required, along with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of cases independently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in all stages of insurance defense litigation, from inception to resolution.
• Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Engaging in discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions.
• Developing case strategies based on evidence and precedent.
• Managing relationships with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and court staff.
• Preparing for and participating in trials, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
• Advising clients on legal rights, obligations, and potential liabilities.
• Staying abreast of trends in insurance defense litigation.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality client service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Case management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Professional ethics

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Bar admission in good standing

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a full-service Texas law firm has over 100 attorneys across offices in Austin, Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, and Tyler. It offers a broad range of legal services, including civil litigation, business transactions, and professional counsel, and is recognized as one of the premier firms in Texas.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Dependent Care, Transit/Commuter
• Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance; Short-Term Disability
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Outstanding bonus/incentive plan
• Emphasis on work/life balance

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly-skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join our prestigious law firm. The successful candidate will be a key player in our fast-paced, high-stakes litigation team, primarily focusing on insurance defense litigation. You will be part of a supportive team environment that values your contributions and helps you grow professionally while delivering exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

1. Representing clients in all stages of insurance defense litigation, from inception to resolution.
2. Conducting thorough legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.
3. Engaging in discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions.
4. Developing case strategies based on the review and analysis of evidence and legal precedent.
5. Managing relationships with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and court staff.
6. Preparing for and participating in trials, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
7. Advising clients on their legal rights, obligations, and potential liabilities.
8. Staying abreast of current trends and changes in insurance defense litigation.
9. Collaborating with team members to ensure a high level of client service and satisfaction.
10. Participating in professional development activities to maintain and enhance legal knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
4. Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of cases independently and effectively.
6. Proven track record of achieving favorable results for clients in insurance defense litigation.
7. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
8. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
9. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
10. High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
11. Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

If you have a passion for litigation, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to defend the interests of our clients, we would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm and contribute to our ongoing success.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.