Associate Attorney, Defense Litigation, Hybrid, No Minimum Billables, Reputable Growing Firm, Bonus, 401K! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Patrick Murphy Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: A top-tier Texas defense firm is looking to add a mid-level Associate Attorney (6–8 years) to their Austin office. This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants real litigation responsibility, consistent case volume, and the ability to work closely with partners and senior attorneys on complex defense matters. This role focuses on medical malpractice defense, insurance defense, or premises liability—ideal for an attorney with strong litigation fundamentals, who enjoys running point on files, and who wants long-term growth on a respected platform. Why join us? Paid Parking Premium HSA plan and firm contributions Life, AD&D, LTD, EAP, Travel Insurance, Identity Protection Policies paid by the firm Wellness Program, Teladoc 401K + match Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, STD, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance Job Details What You’ll Be Doing: Managing a docket of defense litigation matters (med mal + ID + premises) Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal memoranda Taking/defending depositions and attending mediations Handling hearings and court appearances (state + federal exposure a plus) Negotiating settlements and supporting resolution strategies Partnering closely with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and case development What You Have: JD from an accredited law school Active Texas Bar license 6–8 years of civil litigation/defense litigation experience Strong preference for experience in: Medical malpractice Insurance defense Premises liability Strong writing + research ability Professional, client-ready communicator Ability to operate independently while collaborating on strategy Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
