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Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense (Trucking Defense & Commercial Auto) Houston, TX

The Fuentes Firm PC
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Houston, Harris 77203, TX

Salary

$130,000 - $225,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

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  • The Fuentes Firm is seeking an experienced attorney in the Houston area with a focus on insurance defense litigation.
  • Candidates should have demonstrated deposition and trial experience, with a preference for first-chair experience.
  • The position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $225,000 per year based on experience, along with potential bonuses for billable hours.
  • The firm provides a collaborative culture, structured mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth, including a partner track.
  • Benefits include top-tier health insurance, a 401(k) with firm contributions, and the flexibility to work remotely or in-office.

We're proud to have been named one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Places to Work in Texas for the third year in a row and certified as a Great Place to Work® year after year. Our attorneys thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture that values integrity, professional growth, and meaningful mentorship. If you're looking for challenge, purpose, and a team that has your back - we’d like to meet you.


The Fuentes Firm is a trial-focused insurance defense firm with a statewide reputation for excellence in commercial auto liability and trucking accident defense. We handle complex, high-stakes litigation for national and regional trucking companies and insurers - and we win. Our clients rely on us because we deliver results where it matters most: in the courtroom.


Why Join Us?
✅ Fortune Top 100 Texas Workplace + Great Place to Work® Certified
✅ Top-rated Texas law firm, known statewide for excellence in transportation defense, trucking accident litigation, and commercial cases
✅ Trial-ready caseloads and the opportunity to regularly appear in court
✅ Best-in-class 401(k)
✅ Top-tier health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance
✅ Structured mentorship + Partner track
✅ Collaborative, high-performance firm culture
✅ Offices in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, with the opportunity to work remotely.


Position Overview
We’re hiring an experienced attorney in the Houston area. You’ll carry a meaningful docket, appear in court regularly, and receive hands-on training in our trial-tested litigation methodology, working alongside attorneys recognized as leaders in Texas transportation defense.


What You’ll Do

  • Handle a dynamic docket of civil litigation matters, primarily commercial auto liability and trucking accident defense cases
  • Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and attend court appearances
  • Work closely with clients, insurers, and team members to develop case strategies
  • Prepare cases for trial and participate as first- or second-chair


What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Texas attorney with insurance defense litigation experience
  • Demonstrated deposition and trial experience — first-chair preferred
  • Commercial transportation or trucking defense background a strong plus
  • Ability to manage docket independently from day one


Compensation & Benefits

  • From $140,000 per year based on experience
  • Monthly and quarterly billable hour bonuses of up to $20,000 or more annually for attorneys meeting a 150-hour/month pace
  • 401(k) with 6% firm contributions every paycheck, and no employee contribution required
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid CLEs, bar dues, and professional development
  • Ability to work remotely or in an office setting


Make Your Move.
If you’re ready to practice law at the highest level in a firm that values excellence, integrity, and team culture - apply today with your résumé and a brief statement of interest.




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