Associate Attorney - Litigation - Austin

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an associate to join our Austin office.  The associate will work on a variety matters with a focus on product liability, premises liability, toxic tort, construction defect, catastrophic injury and general liability.  Associates are provided the opportunity and responsibility to manage their own case assignments and can expect to handle all aspects of litigation with the assistance and mentoring of senior team members.  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.  The position will start in-office, but can transition to a hybrid position early in the associates tenure.

We seek candidates with:

• Current, active license to practice law in Texas;
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience including drafting pleadings, motion practice, written discovery, depositions, and other facets of the litigation process;
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• 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.

Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.  If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

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

About the firm:

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.