Senior Attorney Litigator - Insurance Defense (auto, premise liability, trucking)

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$150K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience (auto, trucking, or premises liability)
  • Ability to independently manage a full docket of cases
  • Strong legal writing skills
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas
  • Willingness to work in-office 4 days/week (transitioning to 3 days soon)

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own docket of insurance defense cases
  • Serve as the day-to-day attorney on cases
  • Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents
  • Prepare cases for and participate in trials
  • Collaborate with lead partners while operating with significant autonomy
  • Handle depositions and court hearings

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a highly regarded litigation boutique
  • Engage in a supportive team of skilled trial lawyers
  • Significant autonomy in case management
  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance with target hours
  • Future flexibility with a reduced in-office schedule
Full Job Description
Salary range: $150K - $180K

Location: Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX

About this role

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Associate Attorney with 8+ years of insurance defense experience to manage a docket of cases as the day-to-day attorney at a highly regarded Texas litigation boutique. You'll join a firm of true trial lawyers who love the courtroom and pride themselves on being both excellent advocates and good people.

What will you be doing?
  • Managing your own docket of insurance defense cases (auto, trucking, and/or premises liability)
  • Serving as the day-to-day attorney on cases, handling depositions, court hearings, and case strategy
  • Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal documents to a high standard
  • Preparing cases for and participating in trials
  • Collaborating with lead partners while operating with significant autonomy
  • Hours target: 2,072 hours/year, about 172/month

Key Requirements
  • 8+ years of insurance defense litigation experience (auto, trucking, or premises liability)
  • Ability to independently manage a full docket of cases
  • Strong legal writing skills
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas
  • Willingness to work in-office 4 days/week (moving to 3 days/week soon)

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