Trial‑Focused Insurance Defense Attorney — Texas (Hybrid/Remote)

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position Overview

Insurance Defense Attorney at a Texas defense firm, focusing on trucking, construction, catastrophic injury, and other complex litigation. Salary up to $150k plus bonuses; Houston location with hybrid and remote flexibility.

• Join one of Texas’ most respected civil trial and appellate defense firms with over 90 attorneys and a strong reputation for sophisticated litigation.
• Handle more than 1,100 civil jury trials, 400 civil appeals, 250 bench trials, and 30,000 mediations firm‑wide.
• Work across a broad range of insurance defense matters, including trucking, transportation, catastrophic injury, construction defect, premises liability, first‑party property, and complex tort litigation.
• Collaborate in a stable, long‑term environment with partners who have spent majority of careers at the firm.
• Benefit from a collaborative, fast‑paced team culture with hybrid flexibility and possible full‑remote options.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied insurance defense caseload from inception through resolution.
• Handle matters involving trucking and transportation accidents, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, and first‑party property claims.
• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, draft motions, and participate in mediations.
• Assist with trial preparation and develop into a strong trial lawyer within a respected Texas defense platform.
• Work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred, though more experienced candidates will also be considered.
• Insurance defense background strongly preferred.
• Experience with trucking, transportation, personal injury, premises liability, or construction defect matters highly desirable.
• Personable, sharp, proactive, and comfortable thinking on their feet in depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
• Strong work ethic and genuine interest in developing within a trial-focused practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Typical range for 3–5 year attorneys: approximately $125k–$150k base.
• Robust quarterly bonus structure tied to billable performance.
• Long‑term growth opportunity within a highly respected Texas litigation firm.
• Meaningful hands‑on litigation exposure and mentorship.
• Predominantly onsite with hybrid flexibility; full‑remote considered for the right candidate.