Attorney

Position:

Defense Attorney - Insurance Defense Litigation

Location:

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Compensation:

Up to $200,000 + bonus

About the opportunity

I'm partnering with an established Texas litigation practice to identify a talented Defense Attorney with experience in insurance defense and trucking litigation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team handling sophisticated, high-exposure disputes involving transportation companies, personal injury claims, and complex liability matters.

The role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work arrangement, and the opportunity to work on challenging litigation matters within a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload involving insurance defense, trucking accidents, personal injury, and transportation liability.
• Handle cases throughout the litigation lifecycle, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and litigation risks to develop effective defense strategies.
• Work with clients, insurers, experts, and opposing counsel to advance case objectives and pursue favorable outcomes.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials while maintaining strong client communication and case management.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• Experience handling insurance defense and civil litigation matters.
• Prior trucking or transportation defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining high-quality legal work.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 - $200,000 annually . Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Exposure to complex, high-value litigation and sophisticated transportation defense matters