Associate Attorney – General Liability Defense (Hybrid)

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with firm match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Health savings and flexible spending

Employee assistance program

Professional development support

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our General Liability Defense Practice Group in Austin, TX. The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office onboarding and progressive flexibility.

You will manage cases under partner mentorship, draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, appear in court, and defend trucking, premises, product liability, and other general liability matters while collaborating with top trial lawyers.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas.
• At least 3 years of experience defending civil litigation matters.
• Experience handling trucking/transportation, premises liability, product liability, toxic tort/asbestos, or general liability defense matters.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, motion practice, and discovery.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing key litigation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload with partner guidance and mentorship.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, and manage written discovery.
• Appear in court and actively participate in trials and trial preparation.
• Defend clients in trucking, premises liability, product liability, toxic tort/asbestos, and other general liability matters.
• Work directly with sophisticated clients on complex, high-exposure litigation.

Skills

Texas bar license

Civil litigation experience

Deposition experience

Legal research

Motion practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join our General Liability Defense Practice Group in Austin, TX. The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office onboarding and progressive flexibility.

You will manage cases under partner mentorship, draft and argue motions, conduct depositions, appear in court, and defend trucking, premises, product liability, and other general liability matters while collaborating with top trial lawyers.