Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage – Miami (Mid Level)

Software Placement Group; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plan

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. The role handles high‑value coverage litigation and market conduct matters for insurers, including CGL, property, E&O, and D&O matters.

Requires JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Florida Bar in good standing, 2–5 years of substantive litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and ability to draft opinions; hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Law Review and/or Honors required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions.
• Provide clear coverage recommendations for clients.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Draft interrogatories, document requests, and responses.
• Review and analyze document collections in preparation for litigation.
• Engage in direct communication with domestic and international insurers.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance coverage knowledge

Legal research (Westlaw/Lexis)

Drafting litigation documents

Independent work, teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Law Review or Honors distinction

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This growing practice handles complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers, including commercial general liability, commercial property (including business interruption and environmental matters), errors and omissions claims involving attorneys, agents, and accountants, and directors and officers coverage. The role is based in Miami, FL, with a hybrid work arrangement.

What you'll do

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Draft interrogatories, document requests, and responses
• Review and analyze document collections in 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

What you'll need

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Law Review and/or Honors required
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 2-5 years of substantive litigation experience, with a focus on insurance 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

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual base salary range of $120,000-160,000, 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

Why this role

This opportunity offers a strong platform to practice within a nationally-recognized insurance coverage practice known for handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters, with hands-on experience analyzing sophisticated insurance policies, early client interaction, strong mentorship, and meaningful responsibility within a supportive, high-performing practice.