Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate for its Denver office. This role offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement and involves working with a collaborative team handling insurance coverage and litigation matters across Colorado and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices to support a cohesive team environment
• Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters
• Handle discovery and draft pleadings and motions in coverage litigation matters
• Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on various subjects
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in the state of Colorado
• Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience
• At least 1 year of insurance coverage/coverage litigation experience
• Experience drafting coverage opinions in one or more insurance lines such as CGL, property, professional liability, cyber, intellectual property, etc.
• Experience with third-party and/or first-party claims
• Strong coverage analysis and writing skills
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Preferred experience includes cross-examining plaintiffs and fact witnesses, court appearances, depositions, and trial experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 to $190,000 USD
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Full-time position with benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Competitive salary and benefits package designed to support professional and personal needs

Location

• Denver, Colorado
• Flexible hybrid or remote work options available

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and a respectful, inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic by law.