Insurance Coverage Attorney - (CA)

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

6 months parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plans

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Los Angeles (Hybrid) seeks an Associate Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its Litigation group. The role focuses on sophisticated coverage disputes, general liability and professional liability matters for domestic and international insurers.

Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, California bar admission in good standing, and 3+ years of civil litigation experience. Strong research, writing, and negotiations are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive Civil litigation experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions, recommendations, and advice for insurer clients
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Review and analyze document collections in preparation for litigation
• Engage in direct communication with domestic and international insurers
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Skills

JD

CA Bar

Civil lit

Policy analysis

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

URGENT FILL!

INSURANCE COVERAGE ATTORNEY – LITIGATION (CA)

INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICE

Location: Los Angeles, CA

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Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a skilled Associate Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This growing practice handles complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters on behalf of both domestic and international insurers. The work includes commercial general liability, commercial property (including business interruption and environmental matters), errors and omissions claims involving attorneys, agents, and accountants, as well as directors' and officers' coverage.

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Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive Civil litigation experience

• Experience analyzing insurance policies and coverage issues preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and client service orientation

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions, recommendations, and advice for insurer clients
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conductlegal research usingWestlaw,Lexis, andother research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Reviewandanalyze document collectionsin preparation for litigation
• Engage in direct communication with domestic and international insurers
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers a strong platform to practice within a nationally-recognized insurance coverage practice known for handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters. Associates in this group gain hands-on experience analyzing sophisticated insurance policies, litigating significant coverage disputes, and collaborating directly with clients, experts, and senior attorneys.

The team is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and commitment to attorney development. For associates looking to build a long-term career at the intersection of litigation and insurance law, this role provides meaningful responsibility, early client interaction, and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters within a supportive and high-performing practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Expected annual base salary range of $167,000–$185,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Annual Performance-based and Monthly Bonus (up to $2,000) Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave (6 months); flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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