What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Segal McCambridge?
Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking associates for our insurance practice group in Austin. The position is on an active litigation docket specializing in the defense of first-party lawsuits brought against large national insurance carriers. Associates are provided the freedom and responsibility to manage their own case assignments and can expect to handle all aspects of litigation related to their files, with the assistance and mentoring of senior team members. The litigated matters include claims asserted under both personal and commercial lines of insurance, including residential property, commercial property, uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, and other commercial business coverages. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to hone their litigation skills while receiving training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in these practice areas.
We Seek Candidates With
In addition to a strong work/life balance, we offer a fantastic benefit package, including:
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.
We Seek Candidates With
- Current, active license to practice law in Texas;
- Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
- Experience in drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and other facets of the litigation process;
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
- Proven ability to produce top quality work;
- A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments.
In addition to a strong work/life balance, we offer a fantastic benefit package, including:
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Short and Long term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.