Associate Attorney

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is representing a nationally recognized litigation firm in Austin, TX seeking an Associate Attorney for its First-Party Insurance Practice. The role involves managing an active docket from inception to resolution, with autonomy to shape strategy and interact with top clients.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of first-party insurance litigation experience, Texas license, and strong research/writing skills.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 5+ years of first-party insurance litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery in insurance disputes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent collaboration and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for an active first-party litigation docket from inception through resolution.
• Manage caseload with autonomy while receiving strategic guidance from partners and attorneys.
• Defend first-party bad faith lawsuits.
• Develop litigation strategy with client representatives from large national carriers.
• Build strong client relationships through communication and results.

Skills

First-party insurance litigation

Texas bar admission

Legal research & writing

Litigation strategy

Client relations

Job description

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its First-Party Insurance Litigation Practice in Austin, TX. The attorney will have primary responsibility for a first-party litigation docket from inception through final resolution, with significant autonomy to develop case strategy, manage client relationships, and handle all phases of litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands-on litigation experience, direct mentorship, and long-term career growth within a respected national litigation practice and values work-life balance.

CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.

Position: Associate Attorney - First Party Insurance Practice Group

Location: Austin, TX

Schedule: Hybrid - 2 days WFH to start then 100% remote (after some time)

Compensation: Base salary up to $190K (DOE) + bonus opportunities

What We're Looking For

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:
• 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 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