Job description
Trueline is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing insurance defense team in Houston, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior litigator with 2+ years of experience to manage a high-volume docket focused on general liability, premises, and some auto matters—while receiving support and mentorship from senior attorneys.
Must-Haves as the Associate Attorney:
• Active license to practice law in the state of Texas
• Approximately 2+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Familiarity with general liability, premises, or auto liability claims
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple files
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
What You’ll Do as the Associate Attorney:
• Handle your own caseload of litigated insurance defense matters, including general liability, premises liability, and minor auto claims
• Draft responsive pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Conduct depositions, prepare legal research, and participate in motion practice
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and gain direct litigation exposure
• Contribute to a supportive, high-performance team with hybrid work flexibility
Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Attorney:
• Trial prep experience or familiarity with high-volume litigation environments
• Exposure to first-party insurance or commercial auto claims
• Interest in long-term growth and professional development
This Position Offers:
• Competitive salary with bonus potential and origination credit
• Hybrid work schedule for qualified candidates
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance, employee assistance program
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off, parental leave, and referral bonuses
• Ongoing mentorship and development opportunities
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
