[Hiring] Associate Attorney @Segal McCambridge

Role Description

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. While the team is based in Austin, the successful candidate can be located anywhere in TX and work remotely as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ 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
• 5+ 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 your colleagues

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• Employee referral program
• Employee discount program