Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate
Join as an Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate managing high-exposure cases, handling depositions and court proceedings, and building a long-term litigation career in Houston.
Location: Houston, Texas, USA (Hybrid – full-time in office for first 6 months, then eligible for 2 days/week remote based on performance)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $115,000 – $175,000 base salary (OTE: $130,000 – $204,000 including bonuses)
About the Role
We are hiring for one of our clients and are looking for a mid-level Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate to join a growing litigation team in Houston. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience who can independently manage a litigation docket from day one. The position involves handling high-exposure catastrophic injury, product liability, and construction defect defense matters across Texas state and federal courts. You will work closely with paralegals and senior attorneys while maintaining significant autonomy and direct responsibility for your cases.
Key Responsibilities
Independently manage a docket of insurance defense and personal injury litigation matters
Handle catastrophic injury, product liability, and construction defect defense cases
Defend and take fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions
Draft and respond to motions, pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses
Present oral arguments in hearings and court proceedings
Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support teams to build effective case strategies
Maintain accurate and timely billing and time-entry records
Manage cases in both Texas state and federal courts
Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel
Required Qualifications
Active Texas State Bar license in good standing
2–6 years of insurance defense or personal injury litigation experience
Strong deposition experience, including fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions
Must meet a minimum billing requirement of 154 hours/month to maintain employment
Experience handling high-exposure litigation matters ($1M+ policy limits preferred)
Ability to independently manage a litigation docket
Strong legal writing, motion practice, and courtroom communication skills
Experience with discovery, hearings, and litigation strategy
Strong organizational and billing discipline
Comfortable working in a fast-paced insurance defense environment
Nice to Have
Experience with product liability or construction defect litigation
Federal court litigation experience
Experience representing insurance carriers, oil & gas companies, or large corporate clients
What We Offer
$115,000–$175,000 base salary calibrated to experience and trial capability
Quarterly Tier Bonus: 10–15%+ of quarterly salary based on billable hours
$2,400/year time-entry bonus ($200/month for compliant months)
401(k) with 3% employer match, fully vested from day one
Up to $600/month firm contribution toward health insurance
Firm-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Free secured parking in Houston
2 days/week work-from-home after 6-month in-office ramp period (conditional on performance and compliance)
Catered lunch every other Friday
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Houston, Texas, USA
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
