Insurance Coverage Associate

Overview

Mid-level associate attorneys are sought to join the insurance coverage practice in Washington, with the option to work Seattle or Remote.

This role supports advising insurers on complex coverage issues involving emerging risks, including social media, AI, PFAS, privacy claims, and unfair competition and trade practices in online marketplaces. The team also represents insurers in complex litigation involving commercial lines liability and excess policies.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on coverage under commercial lines liability and excess insurance policies.
• Conduct legal research, analyze statutes, case law, and other legal authorities, and draft memoranda and coverage opinions.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Proactively manage matters, deadlines, and communication with clients.

Requirements

• Attorneys licensed and in good standing in Washington.
• Experience in insurance coverage or complex commercial litigation.
  • Ideal experience: insurance coverage litigation involving commercial lines third-party coverages.
  • Strong commercial litigation background with demonstrated interest in insurance coverage will be considered.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience that demonstrates strong interest in insurance coverage.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 - $200,000.
  • The range accounts for factors including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
  • The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
  • It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range; compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits include:

• Fully remote work option (for the right candidate); hybrid work flexibility.
• Flexible paid time off for attorneys to use professional judgment.
• Performance bonuses, including annual performance-based bonuses and a monthly bonus plan with the opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month.
• Student debt repayment: non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan.
• Referral rewards for introducing talented colleagues.
• Mentorship and career growth support.
• Wellbeing benefits including $300 per calendar year for wellness activities and a Wellbeing Day dedicated to personal mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Inclusive parental leave: six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Global mobility program, including participation in client-facing events across North America and opportunities to explore international offices.
• Retirement benefits starting on day one and 100% vested.

Location

• Seattle or Remote
• Washington (licensed and in good standing required)

Application Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter for this role.