Remote Senior Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Senior Associate Attorney

Senior Associate Attorney Insurance Defense & Coverage

Austin, TX Remote or Hybrid

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with a strong insurance defense and coverage practice to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse caseload of complex defense matters, provide strategic coverage analysis, represent insurance carriers and insureds in all phases of litigation, and work closely with partners and clients to achieve favorable outcomes. This role includes significant client contact, motion practice, trial preparation, and mentoring junior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial caseload of insurance defense and coverage matters from intake through resolution, including trial when necessary.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, briefs in support/oppose, discovery requests/responses, and settlement documents.
• Prepare for and take depositions, attend hearings and court conferences, and argue motions in state and federal courts as appropriate.
• Provide coverage analysis and advise clients and claims teams on coverage issues, reservation of rights, indemnity, and allocation questions.
• Develop and implement litigation strategy in collaboration with partners, adjust case plans based on risk assessment and client objectives.
• Lead trial preparation activities, including witness preparation, exhibit management, jury instructions, and trial briefs; serve as lead or second chair at trial depending on matter complexity.
• Negotiate settlements and attend mediations/arbitrations with authority to recommend resolution strategies to clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals; review their work, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing and matter management records in accordance with firm and client guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with clients and insurance carriers, providing clear status updates, risk assessments, and strategy recommendations.
• Coordinate with experts, adjusters, and outside counsel as needed to develop defense and coverage positions.
• Stay current on developments in insurance law, coverage decisions, litigation trends, and best practices for managing defense matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant state(s).
• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience with substantial experience in insurance defense and coverage matters; prior law firm experience preferred.
• Proven track record of handling complex civil litigation, including motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial experience.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and advising on coverage issues, reservation of rights, indemnity, and allocation disputes.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills; ability to draft persuasive briefs and client correspondence.
• Strong case and file management skills, with experience meeting billing and client reporting expectations.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and support staff.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with claims professionals, experts, and outside counsel to achieve client goals.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis), e-discovery tools, and common case/matter management software.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, work under deadlines, and manage a heavy caseload with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Barred in Texas

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401k 

Bonus

remote or hybrid work

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/12/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$180000 - $250000 USD per year