Associate Attorney needed for Austin office

Job Title:
Associate Attorney - Insurance Law

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Austin, TX, is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Associate Attorney to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to work in the dynamic field of insurance law, handling both first-party and third-party claims across state and federal courts. The role provides flexibility with a hybrid work environment, balancing in-office presence with the ability to work.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft clear, concise legal documents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of legal strategies for insurance-related cases.
• Manage case files and communicate with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Participate in the preparation for litigation, including drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in negotiations and work towards favorable resolutions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to prepare cases for trial, including legal research and evidence gathering.
• Manage a caseload with efficiency and attention to detail while adhering to deadlines.

Requirements:

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.
• Experience or interest in insurance law or related legal fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and manage client relationships.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Capability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Must be admitted to practice law in Texas (preferred).
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Texas State Bar admission (preferred).

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Client communication and case management.
• Analytical and critical thinking.
• Litigation preparation.
• Negotiation and settlement skills.

Job Location:

• Austin, TX (Hybrid work environment).

This insurance and mediation law firm is located in Austin, Texas. Its services include representing corporate policyholders in disputes with insurance companies, providing advice to plaintiffs in complex litigation for maximizing an insurance recovery, and providing risk-management consultation in connection with contractual risk transfer issues.