Insurance Defense / PI Litigation Associate

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.