Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Take real ownership of your work, including the opportunity to manage your own litigation docket while collaborating with a small group of experienced litigators. Build meaningful deposition, motion practice, courtroom, and trial experience instead of being limited to research and behind the scenes assignments. Handle sophisticated insurance and business disputes from initial case assessment through discovery, dispositive motions, resolution, and trial. Develop into a well-rounded litigator with direct mentorship, substantial responsibility, and reasonable billing expectations. Join a collaborative boutique environment where strong writing, strategic thinking, initiative, and excellent advocacy are valued. Receive medical benefits, PTO, a 401(k), paid bar dues and CLE, plus relocation assistance for qualified out of town candidates. Location This is a full-time, primarily on-site opportunity in Austin, Texas. Our team values working together in person while offering flexibility to work remotely from time to time when needed. Relocation costs are available for qualified candidates moving to the Austin area. Note Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Texas and have 2+ years of directly relevant insurance litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation, or closely related civil litigation experience. This is a litigation position, not a dedicated appellate role, and is best suited for an attorney who wants to actively litigate cases. About Us We are an established Texas litigation boutique focused on resolving sophisticated insurance and business disputes through strategic analysis, strong written advocacy, and hands-on litigation. Our attorneys work collaboratively while giving associates meaningful responsibility and opportunities to develop their own litigation skills. Confidential Employer. Job Description Manage litigation matters and take increasing ownership of your own case docket. Handle cases from initial assessment through discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement, and trial. Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, discovery, and other substantive litigation documents. Take and defend depositions and develop practical courtroom advocacy experience. Develop case strategy, analyze insurance and business disputes, and communicate directly with clients. Collaborate closely with experienced litigators on complex matters while independently managing assignments and deadlines. Participate in administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, and occasional appellate related work arising from litigation matters. Qualifications Active Texas Bar license in good standing. 2+ years of insurance litigation, business litigation, commercial litigation, or closely related civil litigation experience. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills. Ability to independently manage deadlines, cases, and competing priorities. Self-motivated attorney who wants hands-on deposition and courtroom experience. Strong academic credentials preferred. Why You Will Love Working Here Meaningful case ownership and direct litigation experience. Opportunity to develop into a confident, well-rounded trial attorney. Close collaboration with experienced litigators in a smaller firm environment. Reasonable billing expectations with a strong focus on quality legal work. Flexibility for occasional remote work when circumstances require it. Medical benefits, PTO, 401(k), paid bar dues, CLE support. JPC-2102 Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance