Insurance Coverage Attorney

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Paid parking

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced attorney licensed in California to advise sophisticated clients on complex commercial and personal lines insurance coverage matters, including coverage opinions and litigation strategy across multiple jurisdictions.

This hybrid role offers three days per week in the office and two remote days, a strong compensation package with quarterly bonuses, and the chance to develop a portable book of business within a collaborative team at a respected boutique

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA- or California-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with insurance coverage analysis and policy interpretation.
• Experience drafting insurance coverage opinions or coverage position letters.
• Commercial and/or personal lines insurance coverage experience.
• Insurance coverage litigation or related civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Portable book of business is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise sophisticated clients on complex commercial and personal lines insurance coverage matters.
• Work on challenging coverage disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions and a diverse range of underlying claims.
• Combine high-level coverage analysis with opportunities to handle insurance coverage litigation.
• Represent insurers and other clients in insurance coverage litigation.
• Manage coverage matters through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial, and appeal as applicable.
• Handle coverage disputes involving construction defect, product liability, employment, landlord-tenant, intellectual property, entertainment, and other complex claims.
• Communicate legal analyses and strategic recommendations clearly to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with insurers and other sophisticated clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate billable and non-billable time records while meeting annual billable-hour expectations.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Written communication

Oral communication

Client relations

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA- or CA-accredited school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

MS Office

Job description

• Advise sophisticated clients on complex commercial and personal lines insurance coverage matters.
• Work on challenging coverage disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions and a diverse range of underlying claims.
• Combine high-level coverage analysis with opportunities to handle insurance coverage litigation.
• Enjoy a hybrid 3 days in office / 2 days remote schedule, subject to client and practice needs.
• Earn quarterly performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to a competitive compensation package.
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, and paid parking.
• Attorneys with a portable book of business are highly valued, creating an opportunity to further expand your practice.

Location

Woodland Hills, California. This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week remote, subject to client and practice needs.

Note

Applicants must have an active California Bar license in good standing and experience with insurance coverage analysis, policy interpretation, coverage opinions, or insurance coverage litigation. A portable book of business is highly preferred but not required.

About Us

We are a respected boutique litigation defense firm focused on providing high-quality legal representation across insurance defense, personal injury, construction defect, employment, and complex civil litigation. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters while working collaboratively to deliver strategic, responsive service to clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Analyze commercial and personal insurance policies and evaluate complex coverage issues.
• Prepare coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, denial letters, and other coverage position correspondence.
• Interpret policy language and applicable law across multiple jurisdictions.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues affecting insurance coverage.
• Represent insurers and other clients in insurance coverage litigation.
• Manage coverage matters through pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial, and appeal as applicable.
• Handle coverage disputes involving construction defect, product liability, employment, landlord-tenant, intellectual property, entertainment, and other complex claims.
• Communicate legal analyses and strategic recommendations clearly to clients.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with insurers and other sophisticated clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff while managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate billable and non-billable time records while meeting annual billable-hour expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited or California-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with insurance coverage analysis and policy interpretation.
• Experience drafting insurance coverage opinions or coverage position letters.
• Commercial and/or personal lines insurance coverage experience.
• Insurance coverage litigation or related civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
• First-party or third-party coverage, insurance bad faith, extra-contractual liability, professional liability, trial, or multi-jurisdictional experience is a plus.
• Portable book of business is highly preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll work on sophisticated insurance coverage matters with meaningful client responsibility and exposure to complex litigation. The role offers hybrid flexibility, strong compensation, quarterly performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow your practice within an experienced and collaborative legal team.