Insurance Coverage Counseling and Litigation Associate

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term and long-term disability

401(K) Profit Sharing Plan

Job summary

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP in San Diego seeks an Insurance Coverage Counseling and Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing team. The role involves handling complex litigation and counseling across industries, with a collaborative, hybrid/flexible schedule and strong advancement opportunities.

Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, who hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law

Qualifications

• 3-5 years civil litigation experience required
• 2 years insurance coverage experience preferred
• Excellent academic record
• CA bar license required

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing

Communication skills

Client contact

Strategic thinking

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

CA bar license

Job description

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is seeking an Insurance Coverage Counseling and Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our growing San Diego office and become an integral part of the firm's legal team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to handle challenging and complex issues and disputes (litigated and non-litigated) involving a wide array of industries, subject matters, and legal principles while also developing expertise in a constantly evolving practice area. Our firm promotes a highly collaborative work environment, where attorneys work directly alongside partners in all six offices, have regular client contact, and are encouraged to develop client relationships.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, along with the ability to think strategically and problem-solve difficult concepts. Civil litigation or insurance coverage experience is required.

We offer a hybrid/flexible work schedule, highly competitive salaries and benefits, substantial opportunities for advancement and professional development, and a commitment to diversity, employee wellness, and community service.

Associate attorney compensation ranges from $160,000-$240,000 annually, with the final offer commensurate with experience. In addition to base compensation, there is the potential for annual performance-based raises and discretionary bonuses. The firm provides benefits plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan, which includes employer contributions.

Education/Experience/Certifications Required:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience
• 2 years of insurance coverage experience preferred
• Excellent academic record
• Valid bar license in CA

Nicolaides Fink Thorpe Michaelides Sullivan LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in any of our recruitment, hiring, or placement processes.