Associate Attorney - General Liability Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join its General Liability Defense Practice Group in Austin, Texas. This role involves handling complex civil defense matters, including trucking and transportation, premises liability, product liability, and toxic tort/asbestos litigation. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, with increased in-office collaboration during onboarding and development.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload with partner guidance and mentorship.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage written discovery.
• Appear in court and actively participate in trials and trial preparation.
• Defend clients in various general liability matters.
• Work directly with sophisticated clients on complex, high-exposure litigation.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• At least 3 years of experience in civil litigation defense.
• Experience in trucking/transportation, premises liability, product liability, or toxic tort/asbestos preferred.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, motion practice, and discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Motion practice and discovery management.
• Deposition and trial preparation.
• Client communication and case management.

Benefits

• 401(k) with firm match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources.
• Professional development support and referral bonuses.

This law firm was founded over two decades ago with a focus on litigation. Their areas of practice include product liability, complex commercial litigation, general and premises liability, transportation, labor and employment, and insurance. Their offices are located in Texas, New York, Missouri, and Michigan.