General Liability Defense Attorney – Remote – Texas Admission Required

Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing General Liability Insurance Defense practice group. This position is a fully remote position and admission to the Texas bar is required.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators on sophisticated general liability defense matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing businesses, insurers, and insureds in a broad range of complex litigation matters.

Associates are given the opportunity to take an active role in all phases of litigation, including case strategy, motion practice, depositions, court appearances, mediations, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will be a motivated attorney who is eager to develop litigation skills, assume increasing responsibility, and build a successful long-term practice within a growing national law firm.

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery demands and responses, and other litigation-related documents

Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates

Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations

Participate in court appearances, inspections, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation

Handle a broad range of general liability defense matters, including premises liability and New York Labor Law construction accident cases

Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters

Qualifications

JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials

Admission to practice in Texas required

3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, general liability, premises liability, or construction accident litigation

Exceptional writing, research, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment

Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Experience

General liability defense litigation

Premises liability matters

New York Labor Law and construction accident litigation

Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances

Experience working with insurance carriers and insured clients

Why KD?

Robust discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program

Unlimited PTO for Attorneys

Uncapped opportunities for advancement and professional development

Collaborative, team-first culture with strong mentorship and support

Sophisticated, meaningful litigation work with direct client exposure

Meaningful hands-on experience and early responsibility

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package