Litigation Associate Attorney (Automobile Liability & Insurance Defense)

Socket.dev; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC (RMWBH) in Frisco, TX, is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our Insurance Defense practice.

The role involves managing a varied caseload, drafting pleadings and motions, taking depositions, attending hearings and mediations, and working closely with clients, experts, and witnesses. Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential, with a willingness to travel across Texas as needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas as needed, including occasional overnight travel and air travel.
• Insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and preparing case evaluations.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Working closely with clients, experts, and witnesses.
• Assisting with trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Maintaining case strategy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Travel willingness

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Texas bar admission

Job description

Description

Location Frisco, Texas (The Star)

Job Type Full-Time

Description

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC (RMWBH) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our growing Insurance Defense practice in Frisco.

This position offers the opportunity to manage and support a dynamic caseload involving automobile liability, personal injury, premises liability, and other civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have experience handling cases through all phases of litigation and possess strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case evaluations.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Attending hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Working closely with clients, experts, and witnesses.
• Assisting with trial preparation and trial proceedings.
• Maintaining case strategy and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service. Prior experience in insurance defense, automobile liability, personal injury litigation, or first-chair jury trial experience is strongly preferred.

RMWBH serves a sophisticated and diverse client base throughout Texas and provides attorneys with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel throughout Texas as needed, including occasional overnight travel and air travel.
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, mediations, and motion practice preferred.
• Insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience preferred.

Why Join RMWBH?

At RMWBH, we pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where attorneys are supported in their professional development while enjoying a strong sense of teamwork.

We offer:

• A collegial and supportive work environment.
• Mentorship from experienced litigators.
• Meaningful courtroom and client exposure.
• Opportunities for advancement with a realistic path to Shareholder.
• Firm-sponsored events, lunches, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RMWBH has been recognized as one of Houston's Best Places to Work™ and Houston's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™.