Job Title: Insurance Litigation Associate

Location: Austin, TX 78701

Salary/Payrate: $100k-$150k

Work Environment: Hybrid

Term: Permanent

Bar Admission: Texas

Billable Hours: 1950

Referral Fee: $500- should your referral start with our client

Job Description #LI-CB1

Our client, a national litigation firm, is seeking associates for our insurance practice group in Austin. The position is on an active litigation docket specializing in the defense of first-party lawsuits brought against large national insurance carriers. Associates are provided the freedom and responsibility to manage their own case assignments and can expect to handle all aspects of litigation related to their files, with the assistance and mentoring of senior team members. The litigated matters include claims asserted under both personal and commercial lines of insurance, including residential property, commercial property, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and other commercial business coverages. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills while receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas.

We seek candidates with:

• Current, active license to practice law in Texas;
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• Experience in drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and other facets of the litigation process;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines; 
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments.
• Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.