Litigation Associate

Defense Litigation Associate | Austin, TX (hybrid) | $130,000 to $180,000 | Insurance Defense Can you say exactly what it takes to make partner where you are now? At this Austin firm, every associate can. The criteria are written down, reviewed every year and tied to things you control. The firm defends insureds on behalf of carriers across Central Texas. Associates carry their own caseload, report straight to adjusters and build those relationships in their own name. You're treated as a future partner from your first week, not as a source of billable hours. What you'll handle Auto, trucking and premises liability defense General liability and bodily injury claims Reporting to adjusters and advising insureds directly Depositions, mediations and dispositive motions Trial work, with a clear route to first chair Who I’m looking for Admission to the State Bar of Texas 2 to 7 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience Organized, calm under deadlines and comfortable on the phone with clients The path to partner Progress is measured against real milestones: trials, client relationships and case results. Reviews are regular and honest, and associates know where they stand long before partnership is on the table. Caseload and pace The docket is kept manageable so you can actually prepare your cases. The billable target is 1800 a year. The week is hybrid, and how you split it is your choice. Why the range is broad The firm is hiring at two levels. Associates with two to four years sit toward the lower end. Those already taking cases to trial sit toward the top. Why move Insurance defense rewards the attorneys carriers trust. Here, those relationships belong to you, and they count toward your future at the firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr