[Hiring] Associate Attorney @Segal McCambridge

Role Description

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

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.

• 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 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