Associate Attorney (First Party Property)

Kelley Kronenberg•Sugar Land, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a driven Associate Attorney with a passion for litigation and a keen eye for detail to join our growing Texas First-Party Property practice. This role focuses on the defense of insurance carriers in first-party property disputes — including hail, windstorm, water, and fire damage claims — from initial coverage strategy through trial or resolution. While this position is based out of our Houston office, we welcome qualified candidates located in Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio, with flexibility that doesn't sacrifice professional development.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Texas (in good standing).
Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience with exposure to first-party property defense; candidates with substantially equivalent backgrounds — such as insurance coverage, bad faith, general liability, or other insurance defense litigation — will also be considered.
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and grow into independent case handling.

Responsibilities

Manage a docket of first-party property defense matters across Texas state and federal courts with increasing autonomy, collaborating closely with senior attorneys on litigation strategy from inception through trial or settlement.
Assist in analyzing and litigating breach of contract, bad faith, and extra-contractual claims arising under Texas Insurance Code Chapters 541 and 542 (including Prompt Payment of Claims Act exposure) and the DTPA.
Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery; take and defend depositions of policyholders, adjusters, public adjusters, and experts; gain hands-on experience with examinations under oath and the appraisal process.
Appear at hearings and mediations; assist in witness and expert preparation and trial support.
Communicate regularly and professionally with claims professionals and in-house counsel, providing clear updates on coverage issues, exposure, and case status.