Associate Attorney – First Party Insurance

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

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists is seeking an Associate Attorney for its First-Party Insurance Practice in Austin, TX. The role offers a HYBRID schedule with two days working from home to start, and at least three days in our Downtown Austin office. Base salary is up to $190K (DOE) with bonus opportunities.

You will take primary responsibility for an active first-party docket from inception through resolution, with autonomy and support from managing partners as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar licensed attorney.
• 5+ years of first-party insurance litigation experience, preferably in property coverages.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and litigation advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and client reporting in insurance disputes.
• Experience with depositions, hearings, settlements, and handling matters through final resolution.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for an active first-party insurance docket from inception to final resolution.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy with partners and senior colleagues.
• Manage client relationships with strong communication and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with a national team on high-profile coverage matters.
• Maintain organization and deadlines across multiple cases.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Case management

Job description

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its First-Party Insurance Litigation Practice in Austin, TX. This position offers a HYBRID schedule and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance litigation attorney who is ready to take ownership of an active docket while still having the support and strategic guidance of seasoned partners and colleagues. 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.

Position: Associate Attorney – First Party Insurance Practice Group Location: Austin, TX Schedule: Hybrid – 2 days WFH to start Compensation: Base salary up to $190K (DOE) + bonus opportunities

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.

• 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
• 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

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