Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney

Overview

A national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices is seeking an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney to join its Portland 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
• Handle discovery, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
• Investigate claims and prepare comprehensive coverage opinion letters
• Provide strategic coverage advice to clients on various insurance lines
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and thoughtful analysis of case developments

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to practice in the State of Oregon
• Minimum 2 years of defense litigation experience
• Preferred 3+ years of insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience drafting coverage opinions and handling third-party and/or first-party claims
• Strong coverage analysis and writing skills
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience preferred; trial experience is a plus
• Exceptional analytical, research, writing, and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000—$230,000 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

Portland, Oregon (flexible hybrid or remote work options available)