General Liability Partner

Overview

General Liability Partner – Texas (Remote/Anywhere in State)

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Partner to join our General Liability practice. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned litigator to help expand our firm’s presence across Texas. Whether you are based in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, or anywhere in between, we offer a platform that combines the resources of a national firm with the flexibility to manage your practice remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Leadership: Independently manage a diverse General Liability caseload including personal injury, products liability, and third-party insurance defense from inception through trial.

• Strategic Growth: Play a pivotal role in the firm’s Texas expansion, leveraging existing relationships with insurance carriers and corporate clients to build and sustain a local book of business.

• Trial Advocacy: Lead high-stakes depositions, mediations, and court appearances across various Texas jurisdictions.

• Mentorship & Team Building: Collaborate with our national leadership to recruit, supervise, and develop junior attorneys and legal support staff as the Texas team grows.

• Client Stewardship: Act as a primary advisor for clients, providing sophisticated legal analysis, risk assessment, and transparent reporting.

Technical Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Texas Bar Membership in good standing (or eligible for admission without examination/reciprocity).

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of Insurance Defense litigation experience, with a focus on General Liability.

• Trial Experience: Proven track record as lead counsel in jury trials, with extensive experience in all phases of discovery and motion practice.

• Business Acumen: Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume caseloads efficiently while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.

The Kelley Kronenberg Advantage

• Compensation: Competitive base salary plus an innovative financial incentive program that rewards entrepreneurial initiative and business development.

• Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability; dental, vision, and supplemental GAP insurance.

• Retirement & Wellness: 401(k) with employer match, mental health days, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Firm Culture: A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment that prioritizes professional growth through mentorship and internal training programs.

• Perks: Friday office breakfasts, daily 3 PM snacks (for local office visits), and pet insurance options.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other necessary legal documents.
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath.
- Negotiate on clients’ behalf at mediation and for settlement issues.
- Independently evaluate and identify potential exposure and risks associated with cases.
- Collaborate with litigation adjusters, administrative personnel, and claims personnel in order to obtain identified goals.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology.
- Timely complete required litigation and administrative tasks including management of staff.
- Travel throughout the state as required to meet business needs and marketing functions.
- Ability to handle cases from inception through trial.