Senior Associate to join our First Party Insurance Practice Group in Austin.
What We're Looking ForThe 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
CompensationWe offer a highly competitive compensation package, including:
- Target base salary starting at $145,000-$180,000, commensurate with experience
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Business origination credit and realistic track to partnership
- Comprehensive benefits package
BenefitsWe invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
- 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
Apply today by submitting your resume online.
