Handles Texas general liability and first-party property defense matters from intake through resolution. Responsibilities include developing case strategy, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, taking and defending depositions, appearing at hearings and mediations, preparing witnesses and experts, advising clients, and negotiating settlements or alternative dispute resolutions.
Overview
Associate Attorney – General Liability & First-Party Property (Texas Admittance)
Associate Attorney – General Liability & First-Party Property (Texas Admittance)
Location: Remote within Louisiana (New Orleans office available for hybrid or in-office work) Bar Admission: Texas (Required) | Louisiana (Preferred)
Kelley Kronenberg is expanding its litigation practice and seeking a Litigation Attorney to handle a blended docket of First-Party Property and General Liability defense matters in Texas jurisdictions. This position offers true flexibility — work from anywhere in Louisiana, with the option to plug into our New Orleans office as much or as little as suits your practice style.
If you're a Texas-barred attorney looking for meaningful casework, real autonomy, and a firm that invests in your growth, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities- Own Your Docket: Take full ownership of First-Party Property and General Liability defense files from intake through resolution, whether by trial, mediation, or settlement.
- Build the Strategy: Develop case theories, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and deliver the legal research that drives client decision-making.
- Stand Up in the Room: Take and defend depositions, appear at hearings and mediations, and prepare witnesses and experts for trial.
- Be the Trusted Advisor: Keep clients informed with timely, practical assessments of liability, exposure, and case direction.
- Close the File: Drive negotiations and alternative dispute resolution to secure strong outcomes.
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active Texas Bar license in good standing (required). Louisiana admission is a strong plus.
- At least 3 years of civil litigation experience; hands-on work in First-Party Property and/or General Liability defense strongly preferred.
- Sharp legal research, analysis, and writing abilities.
- The discipline and organization to manage a busy caseload independently in a remote setting.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary, an attainable annual bonus program, and 401(k) with employer match.
- Health & Wellness: Company-paid PPO health coverage (100% paid option available), plus dental and vision plans.
- Time to Recharge: Generous PTO, floating holidays, and dedicated mental health days.
- Growth & Community: Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and a collaborative culture with monthly celebrations and firm events.
- New Orleans Office Perks: For those who come in — daily coffee and beverages, 3:00 PM snacks, and Friday breakfasts.
Kelley Kronenberg is a full-service law firm built around a modern approach to practicing law. We prioritize the attorney experience — giving our team the technology, support staff, and flexibility to do their best work without unnecessary friction. Join a firm where your time is respected and your career trajectory is taken seriously.
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