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Associate Attorney – General Liability & First-Party Property (Texas Admittance)

Responsibilities

• Own Your Docket: Take full ownership of First-Party Property and General Liability defense files from intake through resolution, whether by trial, mediation, or settlement.
• Build the Strategy: Develop case theories, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and deliver the legal research that drives client decision-making.
• Stand Up in the Room: Take and defend depositions, appear at hearings and mediations, and prepare witnesses and experts for trial.
• Be the Trusted Advisor: Keep clients informed with timely, practical assessments of liability, exposure, and case direction.
• Close the File: Drive negotiations and alternative dispute resolution to secure strong outcomes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing (required). Louisiana admission is a strong plus.
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience; hands-on work in First-Party Property and/or General Liability defense strongly preferred.
• Sharp legal research, analysis, and writing abilities.
• The discipline and organization to manage a busy caseload independently in a remote setting.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary, an attainable annual bonus program, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Health & Wellness: Company-paid PPO health coverage (100% paid option available), plus dental and vision plans.
• Time to Recharge: Generous PTO, floating holidays, and dedicated mental health days.
• Growth & Community: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and a collaborative culture with monthly celebrations and firm events.
• New Orleans Office Perks: For those who come in — daily coffee and beverages, 3:00 PM snacks, and Friday breakfasts.

About the Firm

• Read, review, analyze and report on all litigation matters to clients.
• Conduct legal analyses of issues in claims, requiring knowledge and understanding of applicable case law and statutes.
• Engage in direct communications via telephone and e-mail with attorneys and clients.
• Engage in litigation related events including but not limited to depositions, conferences, mediations, and court appearances.
• Properly track and record time billed on claim-related tasks on a daily basis, reaching monthly goal following initial training period.

• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience
• Juris Doctorate
• Louisiana Bar Admission/Member in Good Standing
• Admission to Louisiana Federal Courts preferred
• Must be able to write in a clear, logical, and grammatically correct manner, integrating legal analyses into work.
• Ability to analyze facts and discovery to apply to statutes and case law on point.
• Ability to verbally present case facts, legal analyses and recommendations and defend positions through same.
• Ability to work independently with exception of on new topics or issues on which it is expected help to be sought so as to not sacrifice significant time on project.