Litigation Associate

LITIGATION DEFENSE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS (Law Firm) 5+ OPENINGS Respected Texas-Based Law Firm (4+ Offices, 100+ Lawyers) Job Type: Full-Time | Direct-Hire (Permanent) | Hybrid (2 in / 3 out) Locations: Houston, TX (primary); Dallas, TX; Austin, TX; and San Antonio, TX Compensation: $120,000-$275,000+ base, DOE, plus annual billable bonus Experience: Entry-Level, and Mid-Senior Level, (0 through 8+ Years) C&M Legal Search is recruiting five or more litigation associates for a growing Texas civil defense firm in their Houston, Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio, Texas offices. The firm has approximately 100 attorneys and represents corporations, insurance carriers, businesses, and commercial clients throughout Texas and nationwide. Due to a significant increase in matters, the firm is hiring both experienced litigators and junior attorneys seeking hands-on training and long-term growth. Responsibilities Manage an active general liability and insurance defense caseload Handle automobile liability, premises liability, personal injury defense, general casualty, and related civil defense matters Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal research, and client reports Prepare clients, insureds, and witnesses for depositions Take and defend depositions based on experience level Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials Coordinate with medical experts, treating physicians, and other consultants Develop litigation strategy with shareholders and assigning attorneys Conduct settlement negotiations and provide timely case updates Maintain regular communication with clients and insureds Oversee legal support staff as appropriate Qualifications Active Texas Bar membership in good standing, or pending bar results for incoming first-year attorneys 0-8+ years of litigation experience Insurance defense, automobile liability, premises liability, personal injury defense, general liability, or comparable civil litigation experience preferred New and junior attorneys strongly encouraged to apply Hands-on mentorship and training available for attorneys with limited insurance defense experience Plaintiff-side litigation experience may be considered Strong writing, analytical, organizational, and client communication skills Ability to independently manage deadlines and client expectations Willingness to travel throughout Texas as needed Benefits and Additional Information Junior attorneys, 0-2+ years: Approximately $120,000-$140,000+ base, plus bonus Mid-level attorneys, 3-8 years: Approximately $175,000-$275,000+ base, plus bonus Annual billable hour bonus Unlimited attorney PTO Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Paid parking at downtown office locations Significant mentorship and collaboration with experienced litigators Strong long-term advancement opportunities within an expanding statewide practice The interview process includes an initial Zoom interview followed by a final in-person meeting. #J-18808-Ljbffr