Associate Attorney Insurance Coverage & Litigation

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established Houston litigation firm and work directly alongside experienced trial attorneys who are invested in your success.
• Gain hands-on experience handling insurance coverage disputes, insurance defense, and commercial litigation matters.
• Enjoy meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities to strengthen your legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Receive year-end performance bonuses after your first year and annual performance reviews.
• Excellent benefits, including employer-paid medical insurance, retirement contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Become part of a supportive, collaborative team where hard work is recognized and long-term career growth is encouraged.

Location: Houston, TX 77056 | Full-Time, On-Site. Work in our Houston office alongside experienced partners and associates in a collaborative, professional environment that encourages learning and career development.

Note: Active Texas Bar membership and 1+ years of experience practicing law are required. Experience in insurance defense, commercial litigation, or personal injury litigation is preferred, but we welcome attorneys from other backgrounds who have excellent research and writing skills and a genuine interest in insurance coverage litigation.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established Houston law firm with decades of experience helping clients navigate complex insurance coverage disputes, commercial litigation, and other legal challenges.Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional representation while creating an environment where motivated attorneys can learn, contribute, and build successful careers.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, tackle challenging legal issues, and take an active role in meaningful cases.

• Research and analyze first-party and third-party insurance coverage issues.
• Draft detailed insurance coverage opinions, legal memoranda, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Assist in defending lawsuits involving homeowners and automobile insurance coverage claims.
• Handle insurance coverage disputes and support litigation strategies from case evaluation through resolution.
• Participate in discovery, case preparation, and other aspects of civil litigation.
• Assist with commercial litigation, business disputes, and securities or arbitration matters as needed.
• Work directly with partners and fellow associates to develop effective legal arguments and client solutions.
• Take ownership of assigned projects while expanding your litigation, research, and writing experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas State Bar membership in good standing.
• 1+ years of experience practicing law, ideally in a litigation-focused environment.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.
• Insurance coverage, insurance defense, commercial litigation, or personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Motivated, team-oriented, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe in giving talented attorneys the opportunity to do meaningful work while developing their skills and advancing their careers.Our benefits include firm-paid employee medical insurance, life insurance equal to twice your salary, AD&D coverage, long-term disability insurance, a 3% Safe Harbor retirement contribution, and vacation and paid time off. Additional benefits include HSA and FSA options, dependent-care FSA, and voluntary life insurance.You will join a hardworking team that values initiative, collaboration, and excellent legal work. With direct access to experienced attorneys and opportunities to tackle interesting legal challenges, you will have the support and responsibility needed to grow. Ready to build your career with a team that values your potential? Apply today!

JPC-2622

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TX bar license, 1+ yrs of exp practicing law. Preferred: Insurance coverage, insurance defense, commercial litigation, or personal injury litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+

• Salary bands:

• 1 year: 120,000–130,000

• 2 years: 130,000–140,000

• 3+ years: 140,000–150,000

Submission Email / Name: Taylor - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established Houston litigation firm hiring one Associate Attorney to handle insurance coverage opinions, first-party and third-party disputes, and insurance defense litigation. Seeking 1+ years of legal experience, excellent research and writing skills, and active Texas Bar membership. Full-time on-site, 120K–150K, with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage & Litigation

• Location: Houston, TX

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• Experience: 1+

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