Insurance Coverage Attorney

gpac; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney (Litigation) with at least 5 years of experience to join its litigation practice, with offices in St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, and Dallas.

The attorney will handle complex insurance coverage disputes in the commercial sector, from inception through resolution, interpret and analyze policies, draft opinions and letters, manage discovery, take depositions, file pleadings, and maintain clear client communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation preferred.
• Experience with commercial insurance coverage matters, including: Commercial General Liability (CGL), Pollution Liability, Marine, Directors & Officers (D&O), Professional Liability, Errors & Omissions (E&O).
• Strong experience reviewing and interpreting insurance policies.
• Experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Excellent written, analytical, and client communication skills.
• Strong academic background and attention to detail.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Analyze and interpret commercial insurance policies across various lines of coverage.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related evaluations.
• Conduct factual investigations and manage discovery in complex litigation matters.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediation and settlement discussions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients regarding coverage positions and strategy.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Policy interpretation

Discovery management

Depositions

Pleadings & motions

Client communication

Job description

Insurance Coverage Attorney (Litigation)

Established law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney with at least 5 years of experience to join its litigation practice. Candidates may be considered across multiple office locations, including St. Louis, Kansas City, Denver, and Dallas.

This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented attorney with experience in complex insurance coverage disputes within the commercial insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Analyze and interpret commercial insurance policies across various lines of coverage
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related evaluations
• Conduct factual investigations and manage discovery in complex litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediation and settlement discussions
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Communicate regularly and effectively with clients regarding coverage positions and strategy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation preferred
• Experience with commercial insurance coverage matters, including:
  • Commercial General Liability (CGL)
  • Pollution Liability
  • Marine
  • Directors & Officers (D&O)
  • Professional Liability
  • Errors & Omissions (E&O)
• Strong experience reviewing and interpreting insurance policies
• Experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation
• Excellent written, analytical, and client communication skills
• Strong academic background and attention to detail
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Attributes

The ideal candidate will be proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Candidates with diverse professional backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.