Hybrid Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Essenti Talent; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k)/retirement plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Leading international law firm in Miami, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate in its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. The role focuses on complex coverage disputes, with experience in deposition, mediation, and litigation proceedings.

Florida bar admission and 2–5 years of relevant experience are required. Ideal candidates will analyze complex policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide actionable recommendations, while working in a hybrid environment with collaboration across domestic and

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Insurance coverage

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Deposition skills

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Law Review/Honors

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Leading international law firm in Miami, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate in its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. The role focuses on complex coverage disputes, with experience in deposition, mediation, and litigation proceedings.

Florida bar admission and 2–5 years of relevant experience are required. Ideal candidates will analyze complex policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide actionable recommendations, while working in a hybrid environment with collaboration across domestic and