Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge Singer and Mahoney

• $145K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active license to practice law in Texas
  • 2-7 years of first-party insurance litigation experience, preferably in property coverages
  • Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery
  • Familiarity with all facets of litigation including depositions and settlement discussions
  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
  • Proactive mindset, with a balance of ownership and collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Manage a diverse first-party litigation docket from start to finish.
  • Enjoy autonomy in handling cases, supported by senior attorneys when needed.
  • Defend against first-party bad faith lawsuits across various coverage types.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop litigation strategies for complex cases.
  • Cultivate client relationships through effective communication and results.

Benefits

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

Compensation

We 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

Benefits

We 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.

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