Attorney

Hunterlex; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterlex is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney with 1–4 years of civil litigation experience to manage an independent caseload for sophisticated corporate and tech clients. Prior insurance coverage exposure is preferred, with bonus points for cyber, D&O, and E&O familiarity.

Strong legal writing and analytical skills are essential. You will advise institutional clients on complex disputes, develop coverage strategies, and handle litigation in California state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of civil litigation experience required or preferred.
• Insurance coverage experience a plus; policyholder or defense exposure welcomed.
• Strong legal writing and analytical abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies across commercial lines to advise clients on coverage positions.
• Operate independently in a boutique environment with ~100 billable hours per month.
• Direct client relationships with institutional policyholders from early on.
• Collaborate with corporate/tech clients on coverage strategy and procurement decisions.
• Litigate coverage disputes in CA state and federal courts, including depositions, motions and filings.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights responses, and demand letters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance coverage

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Job description

Our client is looking for an Insurance Coverage Attorney with 1–4 years of civil litigation experience to manage an independent caseload. While prior insurance coverage experience (policyholder or defense) is preferred, candidates with strong legal writing and civil litigation backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You will advise sophisticated corporate and tech clients on complex disputes, with bonus points for familiarity with cyber, D&O, and E&O policies.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Potential signing bonus to cover forfeited year-end bonuses

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies across commercial lines (GL, D&O, E&O, cyber, property, and more) to advise institutional clients on coverage positions
• Operate independently with minimal supervision in a 10-person boutique environment, targeting approximately 100 billable hours per month
• Manage direct client relationships with sophisticated institutional policyholders from early on in your tenure
• Work closely with corporate and tech-company clients to develop coverage strategy, tender decisions, and policy procurement considerations
• Litigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts, handling depositions, motions, and court filings
• Take ownership of matters from intake through resolution, including drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights responses, and demand letters

Requirements:

• 1-4 years of civil litigation experience; insurance coverage experience a plus
• Policyholder-side coverage experience preferred; defense-side coverage also considered
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Civil litigation experience: depositions, motions, court filings
• Ability to work independently and manage own book of matters