Litigation Defense Associate — Path to Partnership (Austin)

Namanhowell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus plan

401(k)/profit sharing

Fully paid medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

Annual state bar fees covered

Job summary

A Texas-based law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to work in civil litigation defense. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and a fast-track to partnership after 5 years. The role requires strong client service skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in civil litigation defense.
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in the State of Texas.
• Detail-oriented and self-starter with a “client first” mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle legal matters related to civil litigation defense.
• Provide excellent client service in a timely manner.
• Explain complex legal principles to non-experts.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Client service

Strong written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Team-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

A Texas-based law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to work in civil litigation defense. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. This full-time position offers competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and a fast-track to partnership after 5 years. The role requires strong client service skills and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly.