Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Generous PTO

Access to corporate discount programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate in San Francisco, CA. The role offers flexible hybrid work or remote opportunities and involves handling cases in California and across the US, working with domestic and foreign insurers.

The ideal candidate has CA admission, 2-8 years defense litigation experience, and at least 1 year in coverage/coverage litigation, with strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in California.
• 2-8 years of defense litigation experience.
• 1+ years of coverage/coverage litigation experience.
• Experience in insurance coverage, including drafting coverage opinions.
• Experience in third-party or first-party claims preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters.
• Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on various subjects.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate in San Francisco, California. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced attorneys handling cases in California and throughout the US, working with both domestic and foreign insurers.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters.
• Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on various subjects.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 2-8 years of defense litigation experience.
• 1+ years of coverage/coverage litigation experience.
• Experience in insurance coverage, including drafting coverage opinions.
• Experience in third-party or first-party claims preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in California.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO.
• Access to corporate discount programs.