Insurance Defense Junior; Non-Equity Partner

Overview

SLG, an award-winning business litigation boutique, is seeking a Junior Partner to lead its insurance defense practice. The firm handles a range of disputes including contractual, financial services, product liability, labor, employment, and personal injury claims through litigation, arbitration, and trial. The candidate should have 7+ years of experience in personal injury and general liability litigation. The role does not require a current book of business, but SLG will coach and invest in partners who are willing to develop new business opportunities.

This is a senior-level position that involves leading the growth of the insurance defense practice and helping run the legal business.

• Lead case conferences, depositions, hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations
• Prepare and oversee drafting of pleadings, motions, notices, and written discovery
• Conduct fact investigations and inspections
• Coach associates and other legal staff on performance and manage conflicts
• Participate in firm-wide meetings to provide docket and personnel updates
• Collaborate with firm leaders on financial projections and growth initiatives
• Attend sponsored firm events and business conferences on behalf of SLG

• Ethical, future-focused, positive mindset; team player with a learner mentality
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas
• Entrepreneurial spirit, willing to lead and coach younger professionals
• 7+ years of civil litigation experience with trial work in insurance defense
• Ability to work independently while handling multiple files and supervising junior staff
• Exceptional time management, legal writing, and verbal communication skills

• Positive, empowering, and collaborative work environment
• Investment in development as a lawyer and professional
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses based on experience
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance; HSA with employer contribution
• STD, AD&D and life insurance; EAP and mental health resources
• 401k with employer contribution
• PTO and 10 paid holidays
• Payment of state and local bar dues and attorney occupation tax
• Discretionary investment in business development (up to $5,000/year)