Insurance Coverage Associate

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor in Houston seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of significant insurance coverage experience to join the Global Insurance Department. The ideal candidate will analyze coverage, prepare opinions, and litigate first- and third-party claims across multiple lines of coverage, including bad faith.

Candidates must have litigation experience, including depositions, court conferences, and motions; strong research and writing skills; and excellent academic credentials.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of significant insurance coverage experience.
• Litigation experience including depositions and drafting/arguing motions.
• Strong research and writing skills with excellent academic credentials.
• Texas bar admission required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions.
• Litigate first- and third-party claims across multiple coverage lines, including bad faith.
• Take depositions, attend court conferences, and draft motions.

Skills

Research & writing

Analytical thinking

Litigation experience

Depositions

Motions

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Texas bar admission

Job description

Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of significant insurance coverage experience to join the Houston office. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing insurance coverage, preparing coverage opinions and litigating first and third party claims concerning multiple lines of coverage and bad faith claims. The candidate will have litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court conferences, and drafting and arguing motions. Strong research and writing skills and excellent academic credentials are required. Candidates must demonstrate excellent analytical and writing skills and academic achievement. Candidates with deposition and trial experience are preferred, but it is not essential. Texas Bar required.This position is also open to remote candidates located in Texas.

Cozen O’Connor is an internationally recognized leader in the area of insurance coverage and claims. With more than 125 dedicated coverage attorneys in 15 offices, our coverage team handles complex matters for insurance industry clients across the United States and around the world. The firm represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies. Our practice areas include: Bad Faith, Casualty & Specialty Lines Coverage, Professional Liability Insurance Coverage, Property, and Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation.

Cozen O'Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other prohibited basis.