Litigation Attorney - Texas Civil Defense & Trials

Trueline; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production-based bonus

Annual salary increases

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 3% match

Job summary

Trueline is seeking experienced Litigation Attorneys to join teams across Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. This growth hire targets insurance defense, transportation litigation, and a senior construction defect track with meaningful trial capability.

You will independently manage a Texas civil docket, handle varied matters, and own 25+ active cases. The role emphasizes strategy, risk assessment, and client communications, with opportunities for mentoring and leadership within the firm.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• At least 5 years of substantive civil litigation experience for core Associate openings.
• Experience in insurance defense, personal injury, or transportation litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an active civil litigation docket throughout Texas.
• Handle insurance defense, personal injury, commercial transportation, construction defect, and related matters.
• Take ownership of 25+ active cases and develop litigation strategy, risk assessments, and recommendations.
• Maintain regular reporting and communication with clients, carriers, insureds, and assigning attorneys.
• Draft and respond to discovery, pleadings, motions, and briefs; prepare for depositions.
• Take and defend depositions; coordinate with experts and engineers as needed.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and advise on resolution strategy; prepare matters for trial and participate in trial proceedings.
• Mentor junior attorneys and coordinate with legal support.

Skills

Independent case-management

Discovery & deposition experience

Motion practice & legal writing

Client, carrier, insured communication

Trial preparation & strategy

Education

Active Texas Bar license

Job description

Trueline is seeking experienced Litigation Attorneys to join teams across Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas. This growth hire targets insurance defense, transportation litigation, and a senior construction defect track with meaningful trial capability.

You will independently manage a Texas civil docket, handle varied matters, and own 25+ active cases. The role emphasizes strategy, risk assessment, and client communications, with opportunities for mentoring and leadership within the firm.