Litigation Attorney

Certus Sales Recruitment; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Certus Sales Recruitment is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join their Dallas, TX team. The role involves managing cases in a fast-paced commercial litigation practice, offering both responsibility and autonomy.

Ideal candidates will be licensed in Texas and have experience in insurance defense and commercial litigation. The position includes a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar.
• Proven experience in insurance defense.
• Background in commercial litigation preferred.
• Strong written, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through to resolution.
• Handle a caseload across commercial litigation and insurance defense.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documentation.
• Conduct depositions and represent clients in hearings and trials.
• Work closely with partners and clients to shape case strategy.

Skills

Insurance defense expertise

Commercial litigation background

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities

Education

Licensed with the Texas Bar

Job description

Insurance Defense Attorney (Commercial Litigation)

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

$150,000 – $170,000 + Benefits

A growing and well-established law firm is looking to hire an Insurance Defense Attorney to join an Dallas team.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney seeking long-term progression within a collaborative, high-performing environment—offering real ownership, hand‑on case exposure, and a clear path to development.

The Role

This position sits within the firm’s commercial litigation practice, with a primary focus on insurance defense matters. The successful candidate will take ownership of cases end-to-end, working across all phases of litigation while collaborating closely with partners and clients on strategy and execution. This is a fast‑paced environment suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, autonomy, and developing their expertise across complex matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through to resolution
• Handle a caseload across commercial litigation and insurance defense
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documentation
• Conduct depositions and represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials
• Work closely with partners and clients to shape case strategy
• Maintain strong organisation across multiple active matters

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar
• Proven experience in insurance defense
• Background in commercial litigation preferred
• Exposure to personal injury defense beneficial
• Strong written, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary ($150k–$170k)
• Hybrid working model
• Full benefits package
• Clear progression and long‑term development opportunities
• Supportive, team‑driven culture with increasing responsibility

This is an opportunity to join a firm in growth mode, offering the platform, support, and exposure to build a long‑term, successful legal career.