Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

TL;DR

Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense): Managing complex litigation and trial advocacy to defend insurance claims with an accent on case strategy and courtroom results. Focus on independently managing depositions, motion practice, and trials while mentoring junior staff.

Location: Must have an active bar license in the State of Texas; remote, hybrid, or onsite options available (Office in Dallas, TX)

Salary: $100,000 – $145,000 per year

Company

A national litigation firm specializing in insurance defense and trial advocacy, focused on stopping Nuclear Verdicts®.

What you will do

• Develop compelling case strategies to drive results in insurance defense.
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials.
• Maintain professional communication and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across all experience levels.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys to support team growth.

Requirements

• Active bar license in the state of Texas.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 1–8 years of litigation experience, including case strategy and trial preparation.
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload from discovery through trial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in insurance defense.
• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting from $10,000.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance with low or zero employee cost.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan.
• Paid parental leave and a flexible vacation policy.
• Defined pathway to partnership and professional leadership development.