Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense (Trucking Defense & Commercial Auto) - San Antonio, TX

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 San Antonio 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

• $130,000 to $225,000 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.