Overview
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.
Qualifications
- 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 & Benefits
- 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.
About the Firm
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.
Ready to apply? Submit your resume today - we''re moving quickly to fill this role.