Attorney – Insurance Defense

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $120,000 – $285,000+
Location: San Antonio, TX
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in San Antonio, TX, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

This full-time Attorney – Insurance Defense opening in San Antonio, TX is with a confidential civil-defense law firm. The successful candidate will manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. Because this is a confidential search, the employer identity and remaining role details are provided during the first qualified conversation.

About the Role

The position should provide real matter ownership, partner access, and a workload that supports both client service and long-term development. Day to day, the person in this position will manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. The search favors candidates who value stable teams, direct communication, and a role with clear expectations rather than an inflated title. The interview process will cover team structure, workload, success measures, and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, defenses, and procedural posture.
• Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, reporting, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, insureds, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain a disciplined docket and move matters toward cost-effective resolution.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Insurance-defense, coverage, general-liability, workers-compensation, or related civil-litigation experience.
• Clear written reporting and practical case-valuation judgment.
• Strong deadline, deposition, and case-management habits.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for the role.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.

How to Apply

Apply through the form with a current resume. A cover letter is optional. If your experience aligns with the position, Hire Innovative will contact you to discuss the confidential details. We will not send your resume or identifying information to the employer without your consent.