Insurance Coverage Attorney

Clyde & Co; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Seattle, WA seeks an attorney with expertise in insurance coverage analysis and coverage litigation to advise clients and manage complex claims. The role involves drafting opinions, legal memoranda, and pleadings, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel throughout depositions and hearings.

The ideal candidate is admitted in Washington, has strong research and writing skills, and can handle multiple projects with excellent time management.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Washington State.
• Experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation, or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies.
• Draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analyze findings.
• Draft memoranda and prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Proactively manage matters, deadlines, and client communications.
• Provide strategic guidance to insureds and carriers on first- and third-party coverage.
• Defend against alleged bad faith claims in Washington and nationwide.

Skills

Insurance Coverage Analysis

Legal Research

Coverage Litigation

Oral Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies.
• Draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analyze findings.
• Draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Proactively manage matters, deadlines, and client communications.
• Provide strategic guidance to insurance companies on first-party and third-party coverage analysis.
• Defend against alleged bad faith claims in Washington and other jurisdictions nationwide.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Washington State.
• Experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation, or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in insurance coverage analysis and litigation, with strong capabilities in legal research, writing, and client communication. Proficient in managing multiple projects and deadlines while providing strategic guidance to clients in complex legal matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Insurance Coverage Analysis
• Legal Research
• Coverage Litigation
• Oral Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• Drafting Coverage Opinions
• Preparing Legal Memoranda
• Analyzing Pleadings
• Conducting Legal Research
• Managing Client Communications

Soft Skills

• Time-Management Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Admitted to Practice in Washington State

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Policies
• Bad Faith Claims
• First-Party Coverage
• Third-Party Coverage
• Litigation