Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage Defense

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote or hybrid

Long-term relationship culture

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Portland, OR is seeking a junior to midlevel associate attorney to join its insurance coverage practice. The role involves handling matters under various commercial policies for insurers and policyholders across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, be admitted in Oregon or Washington, and bring at least two years of coverage experience with strong research, drafting, and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Oregon and/or Washington; Idaho or Montana bar admissions are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate insurance policies and risks for clients.
• Draft coverage opinions, briefs, memos, and pleadings.
• Represent insurers in court and depositions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to provide timely coverage advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments independently.

Skills

Insurance policy knowledge

Legal research

Coverage litigation

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) – ABA-accredited

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a junior to midlevel associate attorney to join its insurance coverage practice in Portland, OR. The position involves handling matters under various commercial policies for a wide range of claims, including representing insurers in coverage disputes across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The role requires strong research and drafting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties

• Evaluate insurance policies and assess risks, communicating legal standards to clients.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft coverage opinions, briefs, memos, and pleadings.
• Represent insurer clients in court and depositions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to provide timely coverage advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments independently.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Oregon and/or Washington; additional bar admissions in Idaho or Montana are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurer or policyholder coverage practice.
• Experience with depositions and mediations; extended coverage opinion experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

Active license to practice law in Oregon and/or Washington.

Skills

• Familiarity with insurance policies and coverage determinations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience in coverage litigation, including depositions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Flexible remote or hybrid work options.
• Supportive work culture with an emphasis on long-term relationships.