Senior Associate Attorney - Specialty (Insurance Coverage)

Overview

A well-established international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with a specialty in Insurance Coverage to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This practice focuses on complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers. The work involves commercial general liability, commercial property (including business interruption and environmental matters), errors and omissions claims involving attorneys, agents, and accountants, as well as directors and officers' coverage.

Location

• Commutable distance to California offices (Los Angeles, Irvine)
• Remote work available every day except Monday, which requires in-office presence

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Draft interrogatories, document requests, and responses
• Review and analyze document collections in preparation for litigation
• Communicate directly with domestic and international insurers
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives efficiently and precisely

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Law Review and/or Honors required
• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• Minimum of 6 years of substantive litigation experience, focusing on insurance coverage matters
• Admission to other states (particularly Texas, New York, Washington, or Colorado) is an asset
• Experience analyzing complex insurance policies
• Ability to provide clear coverage recommendations
• Demonstrated experience drafting litigation-related documents
• Experience participating in litigation proceedings, including depositions and mediations
• Familiarity with bad faith insurance claims, commercial general liability, commercial property, errors & omissions, and directors & officers coverage
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-exposure and complex insurance coverage litigation
• Strong client communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $200,000–$235,000, commensurate with experience and market factors
• Eligibility for annual performance-based and monthly bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible paid time off
• Wellness programs
• 401(k)/retirement plans
• Student loan repayment support
• Additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Process

Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript for consideration.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.