Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. seeks associates to join our First Party Insurance Practice Group in Austin. The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of experience litigating first-party insurance disputes, enjoys collaboration, and takes ownership of cases.

You will manage an active docket from inception to resolution with guidance from senior attorneys. Responsibilities include defending first-party bad faith actions across property coverages, delegating strategy with national carriers, and

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• 2–7 years of experience litigating first-party insurance disputes, preferably in property coverages.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Extensive experience drafting pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
• Experience with depositions, hearings, settlements, and all aspects of litigation through final resolution.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take lead while collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for an active first-party litigation docket from inception through resolution.
• Handle caseload with autonomy while receiving support and guidance from partners and colleagues as needed.
• Defend first-party bad faith lawsuits across property, UM/UIM, and related coverages.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy with client representatives from national carriers.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, and results.

Skills

Texas bar admission

2–7 years of first-party insurance Lit

Legal research & writing

Pleadings & discovery drafting

Depositions & hearings

Case management & organization

Independent, collaborative work

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm with nearly 40 years of excellence, is seeking Associates 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
• The team is based in Austin, but the successful candidate can sit in Austin, Houston or remotely
• 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

Why Segal McCambridge?

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-lawyer practice in Chicago into a nationally recognized litigation firm with offices across the United States, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and more. Our attorneys represent Fortune 500 companies, national insurers, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation including insurance coverage and bad faith, product liability, toxic tort, class actions, construction, employment, environmental, professional liability, transportation, and more.

The Texas office of Segal McCambridge opened over 20 years ago. The office’s first-party practice has experienced extensive, consistent growth over the past twelve years. If you're looking for a position where you'll have the opportunity to do sophisticated work, develop your trial skills, and grow your insurance litigation career with a firm that offers a real opportunity to become a shareholder and business generator, we'd love to hear from you.