Insurance Coverage Attorney

Husch Blackwell LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a litigation associate focused on insurance coverage disputes within the Financial Services & Capital Markets unit. You will work closely with attorneys to advance coverage positions, draft evaluations, and communicate with clients throughout the process.

The role involves handling all phases of complex commercial litigation, including investigations, discovery, depositions, mediation, and motions, with an emphasis on coverage issues and client

Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes within commercial insurance.
• Experience in all phases of complex commercial litigation.
• Strong client communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage matters from review through litigation.
• Conduct factual investigations, discovery, and depositions.
• Prepare pleadings, participate in mediation, argue motions.

Skills

Insurance coverage disputes

Commercial litigation

Client communication

Depositions

Discovery

Pleading drafting

Motions

Job description

Overview

• The role involves working primarily with attorneys in the firm's Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.
• This position offers the possibility of a reduced billable-hour requirement and a flexible schedule.
• Required experience includes handling insurance coverage disputes specifically within the commercial insurance sector.
• Candidates should have experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation, including factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, participating in mediation, arguing motions, and extensive client communication.
• The role requires experience representing clients in insurance coverage matters, involving reviewing commercial and personal lines insurance policies, drafting coverage evaluations and reservation of rights letters, and extensive client communication regarding coverage issues and positions.