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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

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance