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 San Francisco office. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices
• Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters
• Handle coverage litigation matters including drafting pleadings, motions, and managing discovery
• 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 California
• 2-8 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
• Coverage analysis and writing experience
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Preferred: experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
• Preferred: experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trials
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $155,000 to $210,000 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

San Francisco, California

The employer is committed to a collegial work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.