Litigation Attorney - Property & Casualty

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Experience: 3+ Years

Licensure: Active Texas Bar Required

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-regarded boutique litigation firm in Houston, is seeking a skilled Property & Casualty Litigation Attorney to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who values hands-on experience, a collaborative environment, and the ability to take ownership of cases.

The firm is known for its practical approach, strong client relationships, and supportive culture-offering attorneys meaningful responsibility and direct exposure from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of property and casualty litigation matters, including insurance defense cases
• Take an active role in all phases of litigation, from initial case evaluation through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct depositions and attend hearings, mediations, and trials
• Develop case strategies and provide thoughtful recommendations to clients
• Communicate effectively with clients, adjusters, experts, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the Texas State Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in property & casualty or insurance defense litigation
• Ability to independently manage cases and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working onsite in Houston

Preferred (Not Required)

• Trial or second-chair trial experience
• Experience with coverage issues or bad faith claims

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Jessica Prado