Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage - Miami

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. represents a leading international law firm seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Insurance Coverage Practice Group in a hybrid Miami, FL setting.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of substantive litigation experience focused on insurance coverage matters, with an ABA-accredited JD and active Florida Bar admission. Strong research, drafting, and advocacy skills are essential to support complex coverage disputes.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• 2–4 years of substantive litigation experience focusing on insurance coverage.
• Experience analyzing complex insurance policies.
• Ability to provide clear coverage recommendations.
• Drafting of litigation documents and participation in depositions/mediations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions.
• Provide actionable coverage recommendations to clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other tools.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Draft interrogatories, document requests, and responses.
• Review and analyze document productions for litigation readiness.
• Engage with domestic and international insurers.
• Collaborate with partners to advance case objectives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance coverage

Legal research

Drafting skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – LITIGATION

INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICE

Location: Miami, FL

HYBRID

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This growing practice handles complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters on behalf of both domestic and international insurers. The work includes commercial general liability, commercial property (including business interruption and environmental matters), errors and omissions claims involving attorneys, agents, and accountants, as well as directors and officers coverage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented litigator to develop substantial insurance coverage experience while working on significant matters within a collaborative global platform.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
  • Law Review and/or Honors
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 2-4 years of substantive litigation experience, with a focus oninsurance coverage matters
• Experience analyzing complex insurance policies
• Ability to provide clear coverage recommendations
• Demonstrated experience drafting litigation-related documents
• Experience participating in litigation proceedings, including depositions and mediations, among others
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: bad faith insurance claims, commercial general liability, commercial property, errors & omissions, and directors & officers
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conductlegal research usingWestlaw,Lexis, andother research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Draft interrogatories,document requests, andresponses
• Reviewandanalyze document collectionsin preparation for litigation
• Engage in direct communication with domestic and international insurers
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers a strong platform to practice within a nationally-recognized insurance coverage practice known for handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters. Associates in this group gain hands-on experience analyzing sophisticated insurance policies, litigating significant coverage disputes, and collaborating directly with clients, experts, and senior attorneys.

The team is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and commitment to attorney development. For associates looking to build a long-term career at the intersection of litigation and insurance law, this role provides meaningful responsibility, early client interaction, and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters within a supportive and high-performing practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Expected annual base salary range of $120,000-$185,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Annual Performance-based and Monthly Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.