Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney - Remote/Hybrid

Chartwell Law; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join its Portland/Vancouver based insurance coverage practice. The role involves evaluating policies, communicating coverage standards, and drafting opinions, briefs, memos, and pleadings with strong research skills.

The candidate will represent insurers in court and depositions while collaborating closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Oregon and/or Washington; additional bar admissions in Idaho or Montana are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurer or policyholder coverage practice.
• Experience with depositions and mediations; extended coverage opinion experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate insurance policies, assess risks, and communicate standards for coverage disputes to clients.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of coverage opinions, briefs, memos, and pleadings.
• Represent insurer clients in court and in depositions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver timely coverage advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join its Portland/Vancouver based insurance coverage practice. The role involves evaluating policies, communicating coverage standards, and drafting opinions, briefs, memos, and pleadings with strong research skills.

The candidate will represent insurers in court and depositions while collaborating closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment.