Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Talent Search Pro; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro seeks a California-licensed attorney with 1–4 years of civil litigation experience to independently manage a caseload in a boutique setting. You will analyze insurance policies across GL, D&O, E&O, cyber, and property, advise institutional clients on coverage positions, handle depositions and motions, and guide strategy from intake to resolution.

In-office 5 days a week at our San Francisco location; visa sponsorship is not offered; strong writing and client management are

Qualifications

• Active California bar admission required.
• 1–4 years of civil litigation experience.
• Policyholder-side coverage experience preferred; defense-side also considered.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Civil litigation: depositions, motions, court filings.
• Ability to work independently and manage own matters.
• In-office most days with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies across GL, D&O, E&O, cyber, property to advise on coverage.
• Independently manage ~100 billable hours per month in a boutique setting.
• Manage direct client relationships with institutional policyholders.
• Develop coverage strategy with corporate and tech clients.
• Litigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights, and demand letters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Client management

Job description

Salary range: $160K - $200K

Location: San Francisco, CA

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

On-site work policy: In-office 5 days/week at 100 Green Street, San Francisco (The Pillsbury & Coleman Building). Flexibility for personal appointments; commuter benefit provided.

About this role

What we’re looking for:

We need someone with 1-4 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to independently manage their own caseload. Insurance coverage experience (policyholder-side or defense-side) is a plus but not required. You should be comfortable advising sophisticated corporate and tech-company clients on complex disputes and have a track record of strong legal writing and civil litigation. Bonus points if you have policyholder-side experience or familiarity with cyber, D&O, and E&O policies.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies across commercial lines (GL, D&O, E&O, cyber, property, and more) to advise institutional clients on coverage positions

• Operate independently with minimal supervision in a 10-person boutique environment, targeting approximately 100 billable hours per month

• Manage direct client relationships with sophisticated institutional policyholders from early on in your tenure

• Work closely with corporate and tech-company clients to develop coverage strategy, tender decisions, and policy procurement considerations

• Litigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts, handling depositions, motions, and court filings

• Take ownership of matters from intake through resolution, including drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights responses, and demand letters

Key requirements:

• Active California bar admission (non-negotiable)

• 1-4 years of civil litigation experience; insurance coverage experience a plus

• Policyholder-side coverage experience preferred; defense-side coverage also considered

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Civil litigation experience: depositions, motions, court filings

• Ability to work independently and manage own book of matters

• In office most days, with some day-to-day flexibility