First-Party Property Associate Attorney

About the role

Trueline's client, a well-established national litigation firm with a strong reputation in insurance and complex commercial litigation, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its growing team in Austin, Texas. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a sophisticated litigation docket while working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Manage a first-party insurance litigation caseload from intake through resolution
• Lead litigation strategy and day-to-day case management with meaningful autonomy
• Defend first-party bad faith and insurance coverage matters involving commercial property, business interruption, residential property, UM/UIM, Stowers, and related disputes
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and client reports
• Conduct depositions, attend hearings, participate in mediations, and prepare matters for trial when necessary
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal strategy while serving as the primary attorney on assigned matters
• Build trusted relationships with sophisticated insurance carrier clients through proactive communication and strong legal counsel

Requirements

• Active Texas law license
• 5+ years of first-party insurance litigation experience
• Strong experience handling insurance coverage and bad faith disputes
• Excellent legal writing, research, advocacy, and case management skills
• Experience taking and defending depositions, attending hearings, and negotiating settlements
• Ability to independently manage multiple active matters while meeting deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong client service skills

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with commercial property and business income claims
• Familiarity with residential property litigation
• Experience handling UM/UIM and Stowers matters
• Prior experience representing national insurance carriers
• Trial experience or significant courtroom exposure

Benefits

• Competitive base salary beginning around $165,000+, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Business development credit and a realistic path to partnership
• Remote work schedule for experienced attorneys
• Significant autonomy over your litigation practice
• Direct exposure to sophisticated insurance litigation matters
• Mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development support
• Referral and employee discount programs
• A collaborative culture that values long-term career growth and work-life balance