Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense / Personal Injury Litigation
Orion Placement
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San Antonio, TX · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Step into a more senior litigation role with real ownership over your cases, strategy, and outcomes
Join a team that values courtroom readiness, not just paper pushing
Handle meaningful insurance defense and personal injury matters with strong day-to-day autonomy
Enjoy a hybrid schedule that offers flexibility while keeping you connected to the team
Competitive compensation for attorneys who can independently move cases forward
Build long-term career traction with a stable firm that values work ethic, responsiveness, and results
Location: Hybrid role based in San Antonio, Texas, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Note: You must be licensed in Texas and have around 5 years of insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience. This role is best suited for an attorney who can manage a docket with confidence, communicate well with clients and carriers, and contribute at a more independent level.
About Us
We are a respected litigation practice with a strong background in insurance defense and personal injury matters. Our team values accountability, strong advocacy, and attorneys who know how to move cases forward efficiently and professionally. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Manage a litigation docket with increasing independence and ownership
Review new case assignments and develop strategy from the outset
Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, and case evaluations
Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
Handle client, carrier, and opposing counsel communication in a professional and timely manner
Appear in court, attend mediations, and support trial preparation
Evaluate liability, damages, and case exposure to help drive strategy
Work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep cases progressing efficiently
Research legal issues and apply practical litigation strategy to active matters
Contribute as a reliable mid-level litigator who can operate with less day-to-day oversight
Qualifications
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active Texas Bar license in good standing
2+ years of litigation experience
Background in insurance defense and/or personal injury strongly preferred
Strong writing, case management, and analytical skills
Comfortable managing a docket and communicating with clients and carriers
Organized, responsive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have meaningful responsibility and not be treated like a junior support attorney
The team values solid litigators who take ownership and get things done
You will get a mix of autonomy, collaboration, and real hands-on litigation work
The culture is professional, practical, and built around trust and performance
This is an opportunity to grow with a firm that appreciates strong work ethic and dependable execution
JPC-851
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance