Insurance Coverage Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mentor program

CLE programs

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in San Francisco seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Services practice group. The role offers hybrid work with remote options and the chance to represent national and international insurance clients in diverse coverage areas.

The ideal candidate will be admitted to the California Bar with 2+ years of civil litigation experience in state and federal courts, and will have strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Prior insurance coverage experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the California bar in good standing.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Experience representing clients in insurance coverage matters preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in insurance coverage litigation matters.
• Collaborate with teams on complex insurance defense matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; manage deadlines.
• Help develop case strategy and alternative dispute resolution approaches.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Active California Bar

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson, a leading national law firm, seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Servicespracticegroup in San Francisco.

Location: San Francisco, CA Hybrid | Remote

This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, representing national and international insurance clients in a wide range of complex coverage areas, including but not limited to bad faith, professional liability, pollution, construction defect, personal and advertising injury, cyber liability, and excess liability matters.

Why Hinshaw & Culbertson

Excellence, Recognized

13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory. 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list. National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up

90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here

14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line

Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Position Requirements

• Must be admitted to the California bar in good standing.
• Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts.
• Experience representing clients in insurance coverage litigation matters is preferred.
• Candidates should also have strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that offers a high level of responsibility in an exciting, growing practice. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload and will take on significant responsibilities.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

What We Offer

Salary Range: California Candidates Only

Estimated $140,000 to $220,000. The estimated salary range displayed is specifically for those applicants who will perform work in California if selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

Competitive Compensation & Multiple Paths to Earn More

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys can benefit from:

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve—and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Exceptional Benefits, Growth & Career Support

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy top-tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options to fit individual and family needs, along with dental and vision coverage.

• generous PTO and holidays
• retirement savings and wealth management resources
• a student loan repayment program
• backup care
• parental and personal leave with reintegration support
• wellness and mental health resources
• EAP
• commuter benefits
• flexible spending and health savings accounts

Hinshaw also recognizes and rewards long-term commitment through its employee anniversary program.

Your growth matters at Hinshaw. Through a dedicated Mentor Program, Hinshaw University skills development, Trial Workshops, and free monthly CLE programs, attorneys have meaningful opportunities to sharpen their skills and advance their careers. Our Peer Recognition Program allows you to be recognized and recognize fellow peers for outstanding work. Flexible career tracks allow you to shape your professional path, while coast-to-coast pro bono opportunities provide the chance to make an impact in communities across the country.

At Hinshaw, you’re not just joining a firm; you’re joining a firm invested in your success, your career, and your life.

As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.