Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage

Tressler LLP; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Tressler LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Walnut Creek, California office. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage, defense litigation, and law and motion practice. This role offers opportunities for early ownership of cases and direct client interaction with insurance company clients.

The successful candidate must possess excellent legal research, writing skills, and a collaborative approach to succeed in a dynamic team environment. Featured benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense litigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of insurance coverage analysis and related civil litigation.
• Draft coverage opinions and substantive law and motion filings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and collaborate with clients and adjusters.

Skills

Strong law and motion experience

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Collaborative approach

Strong organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active bar license in California

Job description

Role Description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage, insurance defense litigation, and law and motion practice to join our Walnut Creek, California office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analyzing complex insurance policies, handling coverage‑related disputes, and drafting substantive motions in state and federal court.

Our dynamic Insurance Services Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to complex insurance claims analysis and high‑stakes coverage litigation. The group represents insurance company clients in matters involving defective products, mass torts, environmental contamination, habitability, transportation, professional liability, and intellectual property.

• Handle all phases of insurance coverage analysis and related civil litigation in state and federal court.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage‑related communications.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive law and motion filings.
• Provide strategic legal advice to insurance company clients and collaborate with claims professionals and adjusters.
• Monitor underlying litigation and evaluate exposure under applicable insurance policies.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal litigation teams.
• Attend court hearings and oral arguments, both remotely and in person.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an attorney who is intellectually curious, detail‑oriented, and eager to build a strong insurance coverage and litigation practice. Successful candidates will also bring:

• Strong law and motion experience, including drafting dispositive motions, discovery motions, and other substantive filings.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to take ownership of assigned matters.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in California
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense litigation in either state or federal court.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills
• Prior experience in a billable‑hour environment preferred

What Sets This Role Apart

This role is a strong opportunity for a mid‑level attorney looking to build a sophisticated insurance coverage and litigation practice within a national law firm.

In this role, you will benefit from:

• Early ownership of cases and substantive assignments, with meaningful involvement in case strategy.
• Direct client interaction with insurance company clients, claims professionals, and adjusters.
• Exposure to a wide range of practice areas, including habitability, transportation, professional liability, products liability, environmental, mass tort, and intellectual property‑related matters.
• A collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and accessible partners.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave