Insurance Coverage & Commercial Litigation Attorney

McDowell Hetherington LLP; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

McDowell Hetherington LLP, a commercial litigation firm, seeks a staff attorney in its Oakland office to develop an insurance coverage practice and work closely with partners on sophisticated matters. The role offers a salary of $150,000–$195,000 plus a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits, with actual compensation based on experience.

Requirements include JD and California Bar, 2+ years of relevant litigation experience, in-person work, strong research and writing skills, and the

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and California Bar admission.
• At least 2 years of relevant litigation or insurance coverage or commercial litigation experience.
• Work in person full time.
• Experience analyzing insurance coverage issues.
• Experience reviewing commercial contracts.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of documents into concise analyses.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare coverage opinions, memoranda, pleadings, and motions.
• Analyze legal issues involving commercial litigation and insurance coverage.
• Review commercial contracts and insurance policies.
• Assist with discovery, document review, and case management.
• Prepare deposition, mediation, and trial materials.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and experts.
• Coordinate projects while managing competing deadlines.
• Perform other litigation support as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Job description

McDowell Hetherington LLP, a commercial litigation firm, seeks a staff attorney in its Oakland office to develop an insurance coverage practice and work closely with partners on sophisticated matters. The role offers a salary of $150,000–$195,000 plus a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits, with actual compensation based on experience.

Requirements include JD and California Bar, 2+ years of relevant litigation experience, in-person work, strong research and writing skills, and the