Insurance Coverage Attorney

Cummins & White, LLP; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Training opportunities

Employment benefits

Job summary

Cummins & White, LLP in Orange County seeks an Insurance Coverage Attorney with 4–8 years of experience to join a growing, collaborative practice. The ideal candidate will analyze complex coverage issues and provide strategic advice to insurer clients.

The firm offers a competitive salary ($165,000–$205,000), bonus programs, and opportunities for training and benefits in a personal, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and CA bar license.
• 4–8+ years of insurance coverage or defense litigation experience.
• Strong written and analytical skills with experience handling complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies and coverage issues.
• Provide coverage opinions and litigation strategy to clients.
• Manage pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, and in arbitration or mediation.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Writing skills

Legal research

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our firm is small enough to be personal – offering business development coaching and strong camaraderie people. The firm has a rich heritage and attracts clients beyond what you typically expect from an intimate firm.

Orange County Airport area firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Insurance Coverage Attorney with 4 to 8 yrs. of experience to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, excellent writing skills, and experience handling complex insurance coverage matters. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated cases in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies, including primary, excess, and specialty lines
• Provide coverage opinions and legal advice to insurer clients
• Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in CA
• 4 – 8 + years of experience in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense litigation
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with commercial general liability, professional liability, and/or property coverage issues preferred
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

We offer a competitive salary, bonus programs, training and employment benefits. Superior academic performance along with strong analytical and writing skills are essential.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $165,000 to $205,000, depending on experience