Associate Attorney

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with prior Litigation experience (1-3 years). The Firm works with a variety of insurance carriers, and interested candidates should be eager to learn/practice Civil Defense Litigation, specifically in Insurance Defense. The Firm is located in San Antonio, Texas, and offers a hybrid schedule, but the candidate must be local. Experienced candidates should expect to hit the ground running, ready to absorb their own docket of cases. Candidates must submit a resume to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy
• Contact clients to discuss their cases and answer any questions. Maintains contact at a minimum of 60 days
• Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 60-day contact, strategy conferences, etc.)
• Conduct all aspects of discovery, from written discovery to deposition of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Perform due diligence; gather all relevant facts and documents; collaborate with Law Clerks, Paralegals, and/or other Attorneys in due diligence
• Research and determine applicable and pertinent laws, statutes, regulations, rules, and other legal authorities; identify legal issues

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 1-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury or insurance defense. Must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice throughout employment
• Must be in good standing with the State Bar and must have an active license to practice law in Texas
• Strong analytical and writing skills; strong organizational skills; ability to multitask; passion for client service and practice development

Salary

• Competitive based on experience -$90,000-$130,000