Insurance Defense Attorney

Percy Towers • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a mid-level associate attorney with 2-6 years of insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience (3-4 years preferred) who can independently manage a docket from day one. The role involves defending and taking depositions, drafting and responding to motions and discovery, and presenting arguments in Texas state and federal courts. A strong track record of handling high-exposure cases ($1M+ policy limits) is required, along with an active Texas Bar license in good standing.

Requirements

• Mid-level associate attorney
• 2–6 years of insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience (3–4 years preferred)
• Comfortable defending and taking fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions
• Comfortable drafting and responding to motions and discovery
• Comfortable presenting arguments in TX state and federal courts
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• Proven track record of handling high-exposure cases ($1M+ policy limits)
• Self-motivated, honest, ethical, and entrepreneurial-spirited
• Standalone operator who asks questions when needed but doesn't require hand-holding
• Strong billing discipline
• Comfortable with an insurance-carrier-driven litigation rhythm

Nice To Haves

• Trial capability

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a docket of catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and construction defect defense cases for insurance carriers, oil & gas companies, big box retailers, Fortune 500 corporations, and international delivery companies
• Defend and take fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions across TX state and federal courts
• Draft and respond to motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses with a strategic, aggressive defense posture
• Present oral arguments in court at hearings and proceedings
• Collaborate with a dedicated paralegal (2:1 attorney-to-paralegal ratio) to build solid case defenses at reasonable expense
• Maintain strict time-entry discipline — all weekly time fully entered, reviewed, and self-audited by 2:00 PM Monday of the following week
• Meet a minimum billing floor of 154 hours/month (1,848 hours annually) to maintain employment, with quarterly Tier Bonuses starting at 1,851+ hours
• Progress along a documented career track: Associate → Non-Equity Shareholder → Shareholder

Benefits

• $115,000–$175,000 base salary
• Quarterly Tier Bonus: 10–15%+ of quarterly salary based on billable hours
• Competitive annual time-entry bonus for compliant months
• 401(k) with 3% employer match, fully vested from day one
• Significant firm contribution toward health insurance
• Firm-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Free secured parking in Houston, TX
• 2 days/week work-from-home after 6-month in-office ramp period (conditional on performance and compliance)
• Catered lunch every other Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level