Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in Seattle is seeking an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney to join a collaborative team. The role focuses on counseling clients, drafting pleadings, and handling complex coverage disputes across multiple insurance lines.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, admission in Washington, and 5+ years of defense litigation plus 3+ years in coverage work. Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of Washington.
• 5+ years of defense litigation experience.
• 3+ years of insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation experience preferred.
• Experience drafting coverage opinions.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Handle discovery, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
• Investigate claims and prepare comprehensive coverage opinion letters
• Provide strategic coverage advice to clients on a variety of insurance lines
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and thoughtful analysis of case developments

Skills

Litigation

Insurance coverage

Legal writing

Discovery

Education

JD (ABA-accredited)

WA license

Job description

Position

Wilson Elser’s Seattle office is currently seeking an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long‑term fit, where you can grow in a role, and be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply.

Flexible, hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Handle discovery, depositions, mediations, and court appearances
• Investigate claims and prepare comprehensive coverage opinion letters
• Provide strategic coverage advice to clients on a variety of insurance lines
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and thoughtful analysis of case developments

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of Washington
• 5+ years of defense litigation experience
• 3+ years of insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience drafting coverage opinions and handling third‑party and/or first‑party claims
• Strong coverage analysis and writing skills
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience preferred, trial experience a plus
• Exceptional analytical, research, writing, and communication skills

Benefits

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally. A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full‑time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range: $150,000 — $200,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or obligations to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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