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NEW IN Insurance Defense Attorney | Trial-Focused Texas Defense Firm | Trucking, Construction & Catastrophic Injury | Up to $150k + Bonuses | Houston | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

Why this role stands out:

• Join one of Texas’ most respected civil trial and appellate defense firms, with more than 90 attorneys across the state and a long-standing reputation for sophisticated litigation work.

• Genuine trial-focused platform: This is not a settlement mill. The firm has handled over 1,100 civil jury trials, 400+ civil appeals, 250+ bench trials, and 30,000+ mediations firm-wide.

• High-quality insurance defense work across trucking, transportation, catastrophic injury, construction defect, premises liability, first-party property, and complex tort litigation.

• Strong reputation in Texas insurance litigation, including recognition as Insurance Litigation Department of the Year by Texas Lawyer.

• Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to litigation strategy, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation early on.

• Stable, collaborative environment with many long-term attorneys and partners who have spent the majority of their careers at the firm.

• Hybrid flexibility with a strong team-oriented culture. Predominantly in-office, but remote flexibility is available where needed, and fully remote may be considered for the right candidate.

Your Role: Insurance Defense Attorney

• Manage a varied insurance defense caseload from inception through resolution.

• Handle matters involving trucking and transportation accidents, personal injury, premises liability, construction defect, and first-party property claims.

• Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, draft motions, and participate in mediations.

• Assist with trial preparation and develop into a strong trial lawyer within a respected Texas defense platform.

• Work closely with experienced litigators in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

⚖️ What they’re looking for:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience preferred, though more experienced candidates will also be considered.

• Insurance defense background strongly preferred.

• Experience with trucking, transportation, personal injury, premises liability, or construction defect matters highly desirable.

• Texas Bar admission in good standing.

• Someone personable, sharp, proactive, and comfortable thinking on their feet in depositions, court appearances, and mediations.

• Strong work ethic and genuine interest in developing within a trial-focused practice.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

• Typical range for 3–5 year attorneys: approximately $125k–$150k base.

• Robust quarterly bonus structure tied to billable performance.

• Long-term growth opportunity within a highly respected Texas litigation firm.

• Meaningful hands-on litigation exposure and mentorship.

Location:

• Houston, Texas

• Predominantly onsite with hybrid flexibility.

• Fully remote may be considered for the right candidate.

Why attorneys move into firms like this:

• Better courtroom and deposition exposure

• More sophisticated litigation work

• Stronger mentorship and trial development

• Long-term career stability within a respected Texas platform

• Opportunity to build a genuine trial practice rather than purely paper-driven litigation

For a confidential and non-obligation conversation, please apply below or send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io to discuss this opportunity in more detail.