A well-established midsize Fort Worth law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Insurance Defense and General Liability Litigation practice. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kendall Barnett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $110,000 - $170,000 per year A bit about us: Location: Fort Worth, Texas Work Model: Primarily Onsite - 4 Days Per Week Experience: 2-10 Years Compensation: $120,000-$170,000 Base + Competitive Bonus Structure Billable Requirement: 1,850 Hours Bar Admission: Active Texas Bar Required A well-established midsize Fort Worth law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Insurance Defense and General Liability Litigation practice. The firm has a longstanding presence in the Fort Worth legal market and combines the resources and sophistication of a larger platform with the accessibility, responsibility and direct partner exposure of a midsize practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation-focused attorney who wants to handle substantive matters, develop meaningful courtroom and case-management experience, and work with a sophisticated client base without getting lost in a massive firm structure. About the Litigation Practice The firm's insurance defense and litigation attorneys represent insurers, insureds, businesses and other organizations in state and federal courts throughout Texas. The practice is considerably broader than traditional high-volume insurance defense and includes matters involving: General liability and casualty defense Commercial general liability Personal injury and wrongful death Products liability Professional liability Property damage Motor vehicle and transportation claims Construction-related disputes First-party and third-party insurance litigation Insurance coverage disputes Business and commercial litigation Contract and business tort matters Other complex civil litigation The team represents a diverse client base that includes domestic and international insurers, businesses and major corporate clients, giving associates exposure to matters ranging from traditional liability disputes through sophisticated, higher-exposure commercial and insurance litigation. Associates work closely with experienced litigators and are expected to take meaningful ownership of their cases rather than functioning solely in a support capacity. Why join us? Billables & Work Structure The firm maintains a 1,850-hour annual billable requirement. This position is based in the firm's Fort Worth office and is expected to be onsite approximately four days per week, with limited hybrid flexibility. Compensation Base Salary: $120,000-$170,000, depending on experience, litigation background and overall fit. The firm also offers a competitive bonus structure in addition to base compensation. Why Consider This Opportunity? This role is particularly attractive for an attorney who wants: A respected, established Fort Worth platform A broad litigation practice rather than a narrow docket Direct access to experienced partners Meaningful responsibility earlier in their career Hands-on case management and courtroom development Sophisticated insurer and corporate clients A manageable 1,850-hour billable requirement Strong long-term growth potential within a midsize firm Compensation that rewards increasing experience and responsibility This is an associate-level opportunity, and the firm is open to considering candidates across a relatively broad experience range where the litigation foundation and long-term fit are strong. Job Details We are targeting attorneys with approximately 2-10 years of litigation experience. Candidates may come from backgrounds including: Insurance defense General liability Commercial litigation Construction litigation Personal injury defense Products liability Professional liability Transportation litigation Property damage litigation Prior insurance defense experience is highly attractive but is not necessarily required for an attorney with strong transferable civil litigation skills. The strongest candidates will have experience with some combination of independent case management, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, client interaction and case strategy. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school Active and in-good-standing Texas Bar admission required Approximately 2-10 years of litigation experience Strong research, writing and analytical skills Experience managing deadlines and multiple active matters Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel and courts Interest in developing a long-term litigation practice Trial, hearing and/or deposition experience is highly valued but not required at the junior end of the range Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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