Litigation Attorney

Taylor Root; Texas; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney in Texas to join its defense and tort litigation practice. The role is onsite in Houston with a remote option for attorneys based in Dallas. You will manage an active caseload, draft motions, take depositions, and represent clients in state and federal court.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas Bar license and have 3+ years of litigation experience, with preference for insurance defense or tort litigation and independent file management abilities.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license is required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense and/or tort litigation experience preferred.
• Experience independently managing litigation files.
• Strong deposition and motion practice skills.
• State and federal court trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and tort litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle an active caseload with a high level of autonomy.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Evaluate, interview, and depose expert witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and litigation filings.
• Represent clients in state and federal court.
• Prepare cases for trial and handle trial-related responsibilities.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Motions

Oral Advocacy

Research

Education

Texas Bar License

Job description

A well-established national defense law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney in Texas to join its growing insurance defense and tort litigation practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced attorney who enjoys managing files independently and handling substantive litigation work. The position is onsite in Houston, with a remote option available for attorneys based in Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense and tort litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle an active caseload with a high level of autonomy
• Draft and argue motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Evaluate, interview, and depose expert witnesses
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and litigation filings
• Represent clients in state and federal court
• Prepare cases for trial and handle trial-related responsibilities

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense and/or tort litigation experience preferred
• Experience independently managing litigation files
• Strong deposition and motion practice experience
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• State and federal court trial experience preferred