Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate (3+ Yrs Exp)

Complex Coverage Matters. Substantive Responsibility. Room to Grow.

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Salary: $185,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an established law firm representing sophisticated businesses, organizations, and professionals in complex legal matters. Our attorneys handle challenging assignments that require practical judgment, strong advocacy, and a clear understanding of our clients’ broader business objectives. We take a collaborative approach to our work, bringing together attorneys with different backgrounds and areas of experience when matters call for it. We have built our practice around strong client relationships, high-quality legal work, and a willingness to take on difficult issues. We value attorneys who are thoughtful, responsive, commercially minded, and comfortable taking ownership of their work as they develop.

Why join us?

We offer attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters while developing their skills in a supportive and team-oriented environment. We want people to build lasting careers here, so we place real emphasis on professional development, mentorship, training, and opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility. Attorneys have access to experienced colleagues while still being encouraged to develop their own judgment and client relationships. We value collaboration, different perspectives, and people who are willing to contribute beyond their immediate assignments. For attorneys who want substantive work, exposure to strong practitioners, and room to continue growing professionally, we offer an environment where that development can happen over the long term.

Job Details

We are seeking an attorney with 3+ years of relevant experience to join our insurance coverage practice. This role is focused on advising insurers on coverage issues and handling litigation arising from complex claims and policy disputes.

We are looking for someone who can analyze policy language, identify coverage issues, develop practical recommendations, and contribute meaningfully to matters from the outset. The position offers a combination of counseling and litigation work, making it a strong fit for an attorney who enjoys both detailed coverage analysis and active dispute work.

Candidates with direct insurance coverage experience are preferred, although we will also consider attorneys with strong commercial or insurance litigation backgrounds who have meaningful exposure to policy interpretation and coverage issues.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance policies, claims, and related materials to evaluate coverage obligations and potential exposures
Draft coverage analyses, opinions, recommendations, and client communications
Research legal and regulatory issues affecting insurance coverage matters
Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, memoranda, and other litigation materials
Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other aspects of dispute resolution
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in matters
Develop case strategies and assist with evaluating potential resolutions
Manage deadlines and competing priorities across multiple active matters
Take increasing ownership of files based on experience and demonstrated ability

Qualifications

3+ years of relevant legal experience
Insurance coverage or coverage litigation experience strongly preferred
Attorneys with commercial litigation or insurance litigation experience may also be considered where their background includes meaningful coverage-related work
Experience interpreting insurance policies and analyzing contractual language
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to communicate complex coverage issues clearly and practically
Litigation experience involving motions, discovery, depositions, or dispute resolution
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
Sound judgment and a proactive approach to client service and case management

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active and in good standing with the applicable state bar where the attorney will practice
Minimum of 3 years of relevant attorney experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive and time-sensitive matters
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other attorneys and clients

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