Associate

Weber Gallagher; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Job summary

Weber Gallagher is seeking an associate attorney with strong experience in insurance coverage law to join our team. The role offers a hybrid schedule from any state where we have an office, with flexibility to work from home and in-office locations.

The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of hands-on experience in coverage matters, a J.D. from an accredited law school, and licensure to practice in a state where Weber Gallagher has an office. Excellent research and writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in third-party Insurance Coverage law
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Proven track record of courtroom appearances, depositions, and negotiations

Responsibilities

• Provide legal analysis and advice to insurance carriers on coverage issues
• Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims
• Participate in strategic case planning and risk assessment
• Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, written discovery, motions, and participate in arbitrations and trials
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff
• Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from any of our offices

Skills

Insurance coverage law

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate - Insurance Coverage – (hybrid from anywhere we have an office)

Weber Gallagher is seeking an associate attorney with strong experience in insurance coverage law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have three to seven years of experience working hands-on with complex coverage matters. The individual in this role will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from any state where we have an office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal analysis and advice to insurance carriers on a wide range of coverage issues.
• Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims.
• Participate in strategic case planning and risk assessment.
• Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, written discovery, motions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.
• Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from any of our offices.

Requirements:

• 3-7 or more years of experience in 3rd-party Insurance Coverage law.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice in any state where Weber Gallagher has an office.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

This position offers a salary range of $110,000 plus and is based on a variety of factors including education, experience, and internal equity.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.