Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Description

Position: Associate Attorney (Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense)


Location: Dallas, TX


Type: Full-Time, On-Site


Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 / year (commensurate with experience) + Bonus

About the Opportunity

An established litigation practice in Dallas is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team. This fully in-office role provides substantial hands-on experience, direct mentorship from senior trial partners, and a clear path for ongoing professional growth. The ideal candidate will have strong case-management skills and the confidence to manage their own docket in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal civil litigation docket from case inception through resolution.
  
  
• Actively participate in all phases of litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery, preparing pleadings, and handling motions.
  
  
• Conduct depositions, interview expert witnesses, and represent clients in court proceedings and mediations.
  
  
• Meet and consult directly with clients, providing strategic legal guidance.
  
  
• Collaborate closely with trial team partners and actively participate in trial preparation and trial proceedings.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil litigation, with exposure to insurance defense.
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle and manage a case docket.
  
  
• Strong analytical, legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with a team-oriented mindset.
  
  

What We Offer

• Annual salary between $110,000 and $130,000 plus an attractive performance bonus structure.
  
  
• Exceptional healthcare, retirement, and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  
• A welcoming firm culture that prioritizes and supports work-life balance.
  
  
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners in a fully in-office collaborative setting.
  
  

How to Apply

For confidential consideration, please submit your resume directly to:


Nykki McAdoo


Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.