Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense

Strong opportunity for long-term growth within a specialized insurance litigation practice

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Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

A growing insurance defense practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Texas team. This is an opportunity for an attorney to take on meaningful litigation work across a broad range of insurance-related matters while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling insurance defense, property claims, coverage disputes, or related civil litigation. Attorneys with less experience but a strong interest in developing a career in insurance litigation are also encouraged to apply.

Why join us?

Why Consider the Opportunity?

Meaningful insurance litigation experience across multiple practice areas.
Exposure to first-party property, coverage, and general insurance defense matters.
Collaborative team environment with access to experienced attorneys.
Opportunity to take ownership of cases and develop courtroom and litigation skills.
Hybrid flexibility with the potential for fully remote work based on experience.
Strong opportunity for long-term growth within a specialized insurance litigation practice.

Job Details

What You'll Do

Handle a caseload involving first-party property, insurance coverage, and general liability defense matters.
Conduct legal research and analysis and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
Manage written discovery and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the life of a case.
Develop case strategies and work toward efficient and favorable resolutions.
Assist with coverage analysis, claim evaluation, and litigation strategy.
Maintain strong organization and communication across an active caseload.
Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while taking increasing ownership of assigned matters.

What We're Looking For

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing.
Experience with insurance defense, civil litigation, property claims, coverage, or a related practice area preferred.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to independently manage deadlines and a litigation caseload.
Strong attention to detail and a practical, client-focused approach.
Attorneys at varying levels of experience will be considered.

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