Associate Attorney

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Training and mentoring programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer (QPWB) in the Property and Liability Coverage Practice Group seeks an attorney to provide counsel and analysis on insurance policy coverage issues, primarily in property and general liability, drafting opinions and representing insurers in coverage litigation. The role requires interpreting policies, drafting opinions, and litigating matters from inception to resolution.

The position involves collaborating with claims professionals and other attorneys, keeping

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience in litigation management and courtroom proceedings preferred.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret commercial and residential property and general liability insurance policies.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and declination letters.
• Advise insurers and clients on coverage obligations and potential exposure.
• Handle and manage coverage litigation from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings, including depositions and hearings.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments, case law, and regulatory changes affecting property and liability coverage.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, risk managers, and other attorneys within the firm or insurance companies.
• Participate in internal training and external client presentations on insurance coverage issues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Litigation management

Courtroom proceedings

Communication

Client relations

Detail-oriented

Job description

Discover Your Role

Property and Liability Coverage Practice Group

At QPWB, our Property and Liability Coverage Practice Group is composed of seasoned attorneys dedicated to assisting a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will provide legal counsel and analysis regarding insurance policy coverage issues, primarily in the areas of property and general liability. This position involves interpreting and evaluating complex insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions, and representing insurers in coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions.

• Analyze and interpret commercial and residential property and general liability insurance policies.
• Draft detailed and well-reasoned coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and declination letters.
• Advise insurers and clients on coverage obligations and potential exposure.
• Handle and manage coverage litigation from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings, including depositions and hearings.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments, case law, and regulatory changes affecting property and liability coverage.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, risk managers, and other attorneys within the firm or insurance companies.
• Participate in internal training and external client presentations on insurance coverage issues.

A Comprehensive Package

Becoming part of the largest woman and minority-owned law firm in the nation, where creativity, entrepreneurship, and career development are celebrated, means understanding what makes YOU different, and we’re here to treat you as such. You can look forward to enjoying:

• Excellent benefits, including a competitive 401(k) match, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities, with access to training and mentoring programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• A competitive salary reflective of your skills, experience, and contributions to our firm.

What You’ll Bring

To excel in this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Admitted to practice law.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience in litigation management and courtroom proceedings preferred.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates who are passionate about Property and Liability Coverage and eager to make a positive impact in our firm and the communities we serve.

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