Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Monthly bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Mentorship opportunities

Diversity & inclusion resources

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search, on behalf of a well known law firm, seeks an Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its Raleigh, North Carolina team. The role focuses on representing clients in insurance coverage matters through all phases of civil litigation, maintaining direct client interaction and collaborating with a dynamic litigation team.

The ideal candidate will handle matters from inception through trial, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of insurance coverage litigation or related litigation experience
• Experience handling civil litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn case management systems
• Portable book of business is preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from inception through trial
• Assess new cases and develop litigation strategies, budgets, and recommendations
• Draft pleadings and identify procedural requirements
• Prepare and respond to written discovery and manage document production
• Conduct and attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and obtain settlement authority as appropriate
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and litigation strategy
• Supervise and coordinate work with paralegals and legal assistants
• Maintain case files and provide timely litigation reports

Skills

Insurance coverage litigation

Civil litigation

Case evaluation and litigation

Pleading and motion practice

Discovery management

Depositions and hearings

Settlement negotiation

Trial preparation

Legal research and writing

Client communication

Case management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active bar admission in North Carolina or South Carolina

Job description

Job Overview: A well known law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience to join its litigation team in Raleigh, North Carolina. The position focuses on representing clients in insurance coverage litigation through all phases of civil litigation, from case assessment through trial, while maintaining direct client interaction and working in a collaborative litigation environment.

Duties

• Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from inception through trial
• Assess new cases and develop litigation strategies, budgets, and recommendations
• Draft pleadings and identify procedural requirements
• Prepare and respond to written discovery and manage document production
• Conduct and attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery proceedings
• Negotiate settlements and obtain settlement authority as appropriate
• Prepare cases for trial and assist with trial proceedings
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and litigation strategy
• Supervise and coordinate work with paralegals and legal assistants
• Maintain case files and provide timely litigation reports

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of insurance coverage litigation or related litigation experience
• Experience handling civil litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn case management systems
• Portable book of business is preferred

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in North Carolina or South Carolina

Skills

• Insurance coverage litigation
• Civil litigation
• Case evaluation and litigation strategy
• Pleading and motion practice
• Discovery management
• Depositions and hearing preparation
• Settlement negotiation
• Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy
• Legal research and writing
• Client communication and counseling
• Case management and organization
• Collaboration with litigation support staff

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work option (after training and integration)
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Leadership training programs
• Membership track with defined advancement benchmarks
• Mentorship opportunities
• Mental health support resources
• Casual dress policy
• Employee resource groups supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion