NEW IN - Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney | Personal Injury and General Liabilit[...]

A confidential Dallas-based litigation defense practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to support a busy insurance defense and personal injury defense docket. This is a hands-on role for a developing litigator who wants meaningful responsibility, consistent partner guidance, and exposure to matters that can progress through trial.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

Defense-side civil litigation with an emphasis on auto liability, premises and hospitality, and related general liability matters. Trial-forward environment with associate-level exposure to trial preparation and litigation strategy. Direct mentorship model with access to partners for training, feedback, and day-to-day development. Bonus opportunity tied to meeting and exceeding established monthly billable goals.

THE ROLE

Manage an active litigation caseload with responsibility for client reporting, billing, and budgeting requirements. Evaluate liability, damages, and loss exposure; help drive early case assessment and strategy. Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and substantive motions (including motions to compel). Conduct legal research and write briefs and internal memoranda. Prepare for and take or defend depositions; support hearings, mediations, and trial preparation as cases progress. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local court rules and internal case management expectations.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location: Schedule: In office 4 days/week (fully on-site with some flexibility). Compensation: Base salary range: $95,000 to $130,000 (USD), depending on experience, plus bonus eligibility.

REQUIREMENTS

Active Texas bar license in good standing. Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. At least 2 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense strongly preferred). Experience with discovery, motion practice, and day-to-day case management. Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills. Professional client-facing communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

3 to 4 years of relevant litigation experience. Personal injury defense experience. Deposition experience (taking and defending). Exposure to construction, energy, or complex liability matters.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Monthly billable goal of 160 hours; additional compensation is available for exceeding goals. Bonus structure tied to exceeding monthly billables, measured on a quarterly basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr We Are Legal Revolution