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) – Med

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 summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate to join our Texas law firm. The successful candidate will handle insurance defense matters in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and contribute to a collaborative team focused on exceptional client service.

We value professional growth and offer mentorship, competitive pay, strong benefits, and a culture that supports work/life balance. This role requires strong research, writing, and advocacy skills and a passion for defense litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases independently and effectively.
• Proven track record of favorable results in insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all stages of insurance defense litigation from inception to resolution.
• Conduct thorough legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Engage in discovery, take/defend depositions, and argue motions.
• Develop case strategies based on evidence and precedent.
• Manage relationships with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and staff.
• Prepare for and participate in trials, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and liabilities.
• Stay updated on trends in insurance defense litigation.
• Collaborate with team to ensure high client service levels.
• Participate in professional development to maintain skills.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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

• 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 the review and analysis of evidence and legal precedent.
• Managing relationships with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and court staff.
• Preparing for and participating in trials, hearings, mediations, and settlements.
• Advising clients on their legal rights, obligations, and potential liabilities.
• Staying abreast of current trends and changes in insurance defense litigation.
• Collaborating with team members to ensure a high level of client service and satisfaction.
• Participating in professional development activities to maintain and enhance legal knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
• A minimum of 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.
• Proven track record of achieving favorable results for clients in insurance defense litigation.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• High level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

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.