Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense / Commercial Litigation

About the firm

A respected Houston-area law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, a strong level of autonomy, and the opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based earning potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Collegial environment with significant autonomy
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and varied litigation matters
• Varied Litigation Practice – Work across insurance defense, commercial litigation, fiduciary matters, and other complex disputes
• Real Ownership of Your Practice – Attorneys are expected to manage their own dockets and have meaningful responsibility over their cases
• Competitive Compensation – The firm is willing to be aggressive on compensation for the right attorney
• Houston Market – Join an established litigation practice in one of Texas's strongest legal markets

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in insurance defense, commercial litigation, fiduciary litigation, or a related practice area
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation docket
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Experience taking depositions and handling hearings
• Texas Bar admission in good standing
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team

Pay

$180,000 - $210,000 per year