Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create effective case strategies that yield positive outcomes

• Manage intricate, high-stakes insurance defense cases

• Independently oversee court appearances, depositions, motion practices, and trials

• Handle litigation matters from the discovery phase through to trial

• Perform case evaluations and facilitate settlement negotiations

• Ensure consistent and professional communication with clients

• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential clients

• Work collaboratively with attorneys and staff across all experience levels

• Mentor and support junior attorneys

• Assume responsibility for cases and contribute to the team's growth and success

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active Texas Bar license in good standing

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation

• Background in trucking and transportation liability, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, general liability, complex casualty litigation, catastrophic personal injury, or wrongful death defense

• Capability to manage litigation matters and a complete caseload independently from discovery to trial

• Experience in conducting depositions, drafting substantive motions, creating case strategies, managing discovery, performing case evaluations, engaging in settlement negotiations, and client communications

• Strong skills in legal writing, analysis, organization, and communication

• Trial experience or a keen interest in enhancing courtroom and trial advocacy skills

• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellent client service

• Interest in professional development, mentorship, and future leadership roles

• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each tier above the base

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, with plans available at no cost to employees

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the subsequent 4-5%

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan ($100-$200/month) for full-time attorneys after one year of service

• Paid parental leave at base salary

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

• Employee Assistance Program provided through HealthAdvocate

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees

• Flexible vacation policy available for attorneys

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative

• Firm-wide charitable giving program

• Social and off-site events

• Flexible work model: options for remote, hybrid, or on-site work available