Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible schedule

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP seeks an Associate Attorney in San Francisco with 4–6 years of civil litigation experience and insurance coverage background. The role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

Candidates should hold a CA bar license and possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills. The firm emphasizes collaboration, client contact, and professional development across its six offices, with compensation

Qualifications

• Lawyer with 4–6 years of civil litigation experience.
• Insurance coverage experience is preferred, not required.
• Strong academic record is expected.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation and insurance coverage matters.
• Collaborate with partners and clients across industries.
• Develop and manage case strategy from inception to resolution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong writing skills

Good communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

California bar license

Job description

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage Counseling and Litigation with 4-6 years of experience to join our growing San Francisco office and become an integral part of the firm's legal team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to handle challenging and complex issues and disputes (litigated and non-litigated) involving a wide array of industries, subject matters, and legal principles while also developing expertise in a constantly evolving practice area. Our firm promotes a highly collaborative work environment, where attorneys work directly alongside partners in all six offices, have regular client contact, and are encouraged to develop client relationships.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to think strategically and problem-solve difficult concepts. Civil litigation or insurance coverage experience is required.

We offer a hybrid/flexible work schedule, highly competitive salaries and benefits, substantial opportunities for advancement and professional development, and a commitment to diversity, employee wellness, and community service.

Associate attorney compensation for this role begins at $185,000 annually, with the final offer commensurate with experience. In addition to base compensation, there is the potential for annual performance-based raises and discretionary bonuses. The firm provides benefits plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan, which includes employer contributions.

Education/Experience/Certifications Required:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 4-6 years of civil litigation experience
• 2 years of insurance coverage experience preferred
• Excellent academic record
• Valid bar license in CA

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in any of our recruitment, hiring, or placement processes.