Job Description

Insurance Defense Associate (6–8 Yrs) – Austin

Austin defense litigators with 6–8 years: handle complex medical malpractice, insurance defense and premises liability matters in state and federal court, working closely with partners.

I am working directly with a well-established Texas defense litigation firm that is hiring a full-time Insurance Defense Associate for its Austin office. The Insurance Defense Associate will counsel clients, research, negotiate and represent clients in state and federal courts, working closely with partners and senior associates on complex litigation.

Compensation is market-competitive and commensurate with experience.

What You'll Do

• Give clients legal advice and strategic guidance
• Do legal research and draft pleadings, motions and other legal documents
• Represent clients in court, depositions and mediations
• Negotiate settlements and manage dispute resolution
• Work with partners and senior associates on litigation strategy and case development

What We Need

• JD from an accredited law school
• Texas law license
• 6–8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• Demonstrated expertise in medical malpractice, insurance defense and premises liability
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Negotiation and dispute resolution experience
• Courtroom experience in state and federal courts preferred
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You Get

• Complex defense litigation in state and federal court
• Close collaboration with partners on case strategy
• A full-time seat in the firm's Austin office

If you're an Austin Insurance Defense Associate looking for your next move, I'd like to hear from you.

Email your resume to Brian.Farley@gogpac.com or call/text (605) 403-5177. No formal application needed. All communication is strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.