Associate Attorney (Insurance Defense)

Associate Attorney – General Liability & First-Party Property

• Case Management: Independently manage a high-volume caseload of complex litigation matters (GL and FPP) from inception through trial or settlement across Texas and Louisiana jurisdictions.
• Litigation Strategy: Draft comprehensive pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; conduct legal research to guide client strategy.
• Advocacy: Represent clients in depositions, court appearances, and mediations; prepare witnesses and experts for trial.
• Client Relations: Maintain regular, professional communication with clients, providing clear guidance on legal issues and potential exposure.
• Resolution: Negotiate settlements and participate in alternative dispute resolution to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Dual Licensure Required: Must be admitted to the Bar in Louisiana (Active and in Good Standing).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with specific exposure to both First-Party Property and General Liability defense preferred.
• Skills: Superior research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment while managing strict deadlines.

• Financial Health: Competitive Salary with an achievable Yearly BONUS structure and 401K with Employer Match.
• Physical Health: Company-Paid PPO Health Insurance (100% paid option) + Dental & Vision Options.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, and dedicated Mental Health Days.
• Culture: A diverse, equal, and inclusive work environment with monthly celebrations, holiday parties, and ongoing career development support.
• Office Life (for Hybrid/In-Office): Free 3:00 PM snacks, all-day coffee/beverages, and Friday breakfasts.

• 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.