Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Dental insurance

Short and long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a leading national litigation firm, seeks associates for its insurance practice in Austin, Texas. This role offers the chance to manage litigation cases related to large national insurance carriers, allowing for independence in assignments while receiving mentorship from seasoned partners. Candidates must hold a current Texas law license and possess strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. Benefits include competitive salary with bonuses, 401(k) savings plan, health insurance, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice law in Texas.
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, and depositions.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to produce top quality work.
• Willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of litigation related to case assignments.
• Support senior team members with litigation matters.
• Manage own case assignments in an active litigation docket.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Proactive ownership

Education

Active license to practice law in Texas

Job description

Job Overview

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking associates for our insurance practice group in Austin. The position is on an active litigation docket specializing in the defense of first-party lawsuits brought against large national insurance carriers. Associates are provided the freedom and responsibility to manage their own case assignments and can expect to handle all aspects of litigation related to their files, with the assistance and mentoring of senior team members. The litigated matters include claims asserted under both personal and commercial lines of insurance, including residential property, commercial property, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and other commercial business coverages. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills while receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas.

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice law in Texas;
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• Experience in drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and other facets of the litigation process;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter and resume.

Benefits

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Short and Long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

About the Firm

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.