Senior Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work model

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney to join our Central Texas team with offices in Austin and San Antonio. You will defend clients in state and federal courts across Texas, draft pleadings and discovery, and manage cases from intake through trial with senior partner collaboration.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, Texas Bar admission in good standing, and 8+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense, general liability, product liability,

Qualifications

• Requires JD from an accredited law school.
• Texas Bar admission in good standing is required.
• Minimum 8+ years of litigation experience in insurance defense and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Defend clients in insurance matters including coverage disputes, bad faith, product liability, general liability, and related claims.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Manage caseload from intake through trial or resolution; consult with senior partners on case strategy.
• Handle litigation in state and federal courts across Texas.
• Negotiate settlements, work with experts, prepare for mediation/arbitration, and try cases when needed.
• Mentor and train junior attorneys.

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Texas Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Senior Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney Needed for Leading Civil Litigation Central Texas Firm!!

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per year

We're a premier civil litigation law firm in Central Texas, with offices in Austin and San Antonio. Our team handles high-stakes, high-profile cases in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, professional liability, coverage disputes, and more. Our attorneys are known for trial experience, stellar advocacy, deep subject matter expertise, and maintaining the highest peer review ratings- including AV-preeminent and Best's Directory rankings.

A bit about us

We are currently looking for a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney to join our team! Here, you will:

• Defend clients in a wide variety of insurance matters: coverage disputes, bad faith claims, product liability, general liability, etc.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Manage your caseload from intake through trial or resolution. Strategize case directions in consultation with senior partners.
• Handle litigation in both state and federal courts across Texas.
• Negotiate settlements, work with experts, prepare for mediation or arbitration, and see cases through trial when needed.
• Help mentor and train more junior attorneys

Why join us

As a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney in our company, we are able to offer the following:

• Competitive Base Salary between $150k-180k!
• Annual Bonus!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust package including health, dental, PTO, 401(k), and more to keep you covered inside and outside of work
• Amazing work life balance: Flexible Balanced Billables based on their attorney's life goals inside and outside of work!
• Work Your Way: Enjoy hybrid flexibility, combining in-office collaboration with remote work convenience

Job Details

As a Senior Insurance Defense Attorney on our team, we are looking for the following experience:

• JD from accredited law school
• Admitted to Texas Bar and in good standing
• 8+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, product liability, professional liability and coverage disputes

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.