Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm in Colorado, seeks an Associate Attorney to join their Insurance Practice Group in Denver. The position emphasizes hands-on litigation experience in defense of first-party insurance lawsuits and mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys. Active Colorado law license is required, and candidates are expected to manage their own caseloads. The firm offers competitive compensation, a solid work/life balance, and a strong support system for professional development. This role is hybrid and suitable for candidates within Colorado or Texas.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an active Colorado law license and a Texas license is strongly preferred.
• Solid legal research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.
• Experience with litigation processes, including motion practice and depositions, is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload with increasing autonomy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in hearings and mediations.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with senior attorneys.

Skills

Solid legal research, writing, and advocacy skills

Experience with motion practice, discovery, and depositions

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

Education

Active Colorado law license

Texas license strongly preferred

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm with a deep bench of trial lawyers, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Insurance Practice Group in our Denver office. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants meaningful responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys.

The Role

This position supports an active litigation docket focused on the defense of first-party insurance lawsuits on behalf of large national insurance carriers. Associates in this role manage their own case assignments and are trusted to handle matters from inception through resolution, with guidance and collaboration from experienced partners.

The work spans both personal and commercial lines of insurance, including:

• Residential and commercial property claims
• Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
• Commercial and business insurance coverages

In addition to supporting our Colorado practice, the ideal candidate will also assist our Texas-based team handling similar matters. While the preference is for someone based in our Denver office (hybrid), we will also consider candidates located elsewhere in Colorado, or attorneys based in Texas who hold an active Colorado license.

What You'll Do

• Manage a litigation caseload with increasing autonomy
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in hearings, mediations, and case strategy
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with senior attorneys
• Develop strong trial-ready litigation skills in a supportive environment

What We're Looking For

• Active Colorado law license (required)
• Texas license strongly preferred
• Solid legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Experience with motion practice, discovery, and depositions
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ownership mindset and pride in producing high-quality work

Why Segal McCambridge?

• Real responsibility early – you're trusted with your own cases
• Mentorship that matters – learn directly from experienced trial lawyers
• National platform with cross-office collaboration
• Competitive compensation, including bonus opportunities and credit for business origination
• Strong work/life balance in a collegial, team-oriented culture

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance and referral programs

About Segal McCambridge

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-lawyer firm in Chicago into a national litigation firm with offices across the country, including Denver, Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, and more. We routinely defend Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation involving insurance coverage and bad faith, product liability, professional liability, construction, employment, environmental matters, and beyond.