Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense Litigation
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full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Antonio • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Manage an active docket of approximately 30 litigation matters
- Review new assignments and develop case strategy from the outset
- Draft pleadings, motions, and written discovery
- Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
- Maintain consistent communication with clients and insurance adjusters
- Handle mediations, hearings, court appearances, and trial preparation
- Collaborate with paralegals, clerks, and fellow attorneys to move cases efficiently
- Conduct legal research and apply findings strategically to case development
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- 2+ years of civil litigation experience
- Active Texas Bar license in good standing
- Experience in insurance defense or personal injury litigation preferred
- Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
- Confident, reliable communicator with client-facing professionalism
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Relocation available for the right candidate
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
litigation managementcase strategy developmentdrafting pleadingsdrafting motionswritten discoverytaking depositionsdefending depositionslegal researchtrial preparationmediation
Soft skills
strong writingorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunicationclient-facing professionalismcollaborationreliabilityconfidence
Certifications
Juris DoctorTexas Bar license