Segal McCambridge

Associate Attorney

Segal McCambridge
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $145,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in first-party insurance litigation, including drafting pleadings and managing cases from inception to resolution. Proven ability to develop litigation strategies and build strong client relationships while handling complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active License To Practice Law In TexasFirst-Party Insurance Litigation ExperienceLitigation Strategy DevelopmentDrafting Pleadings And MotionsStrong Organizational Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Take primary responsibility for an active first-party litigation docket from inception through resolution
  • Handle caseload autonomously through all phases of litigation
  • Defend first-party bad faith lawsuits involving commercial property, business income, residential property, UM/UIM coverage, Stowers, excess judgment, and other coverage disputes
  • Develop and execute litigation strategy with client representatives from large national insurance carriers
  • Build strong client relationships through communication, responsiveness, and results
  • Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, and client reports
  • Conduct depositions, attend hearings, participate in settlement discussions, and manage litigation through final resolution
  • Collaborate with managing partners and attorneys for assistance, support, and strategic guidance
  • Work with sophisticated clients on high-profile cases
  • Develop trial skills and grow an insurance litigation career toward potential partnership and business generation

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 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
  • Proactive mindset and confidence taking the lead on files
  • Ability to value collaboration with colleagues

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance bonus opportunities
  • Business origination credit
  • Realistic track to partnership
  • 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
  • Work-life balance commitment
  • Mentorship, collaboration, and support
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

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Hard Skills
Legal ResearchLitigation AdvocacyDrafting Written DiscoveryConducting DepositionsAttending HearingsSettlement DiscussionsClient ReportingManaging LitigationInsurance Coverage DisputesTrial Skills Development
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationResponsivenessProactive MindsetCollaborationConfidence In Leadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Active License To Practice Law In Texas
Industry Keywords
First-Party LitigationBad Faith LawsuitsCommercial PropertyBusiness IncomeResidential PropertyUM/UIM CoverageStowersExcess JudgmentInsurance DisputesHigh-Profile Cases