Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm with nearly 40 years of excellence, is seeking a Senior Associate to join our First Party Insurance Practice Group in Austin.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has 2-7 years of experience litigating first-party insurance disputes, enjoys a collaborative work environment, and thrives on taking ownership of their cases and their results.

What You'll Do

• Take primary responsibility for an active first-party litigation docket from inception through resolution. • Receive autonomy to handle your caseload through all phases of litigation while also receiving assistance, support, and strategic guidance from managing partners and other attorneys on the team when needed. • Defend first-party bad faith lawsuits involving: • Commercial Property, Business Income, and other commercial coverages • Residential property • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage • Stowers , excess judgment, and other coverage disputes • Develop and execute litigation strategy in partnership with sophisticated client representatives from large, national insurance carriers. • Build strong client relationships through exceptional communication, responsiveness, and results.

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Texas • 2-7 years of first-party insurance litigation experience, preferably in property coverages • Excellent legal research, writing, litigation strategy, and litigation advocacy skills • Extensive experience with drafting pleadings, motions, written discovery, and client reporting in insurance disputes • Experience with depositions, hearing attendance, settlement discussions, and all other aspects of litigation through final resolution • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • A proactive mindset and the confidence to take lead in your files while also valuing collaboration with you colleagues

What you can expect:

• Significant responsibility and autonomy over your caseload • High-profile clients and sophisticated cases • Mentorship, collaboration and support from a large team of preeminent Texas insurance litigators • A collaborative, team-oriented, and genuinely friendly culture • Professional development with exceptional growth opportunities within the firm • An available hybrid work schedule for experienced candidates, with an expectation of at least three days per week in our Downtown Austin office to start • Straightforward billing and bonus structure with a strong commitment to work-life balance