Insurance Defense Associate (6-8 Yrs) - Austin
- Austin, TX, United States
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- 6–8 years of experience as a practicing attorney
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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.
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Skills
- Counsel clients
- Research
- Litigation
- Legal research
- Represent clients in courts
- Negotiate settlements
- Negotiation
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- Collaboration