Insurance Coverage & Litigation Attorney (Hybrid/Remote)

Wilson Elser; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Portland office seeks an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney to join a collaborative, nationally recognized firm. This role supports complex matters across Oregon and the U.S. for domestic and international insurers, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement. Applicants should have a JD, be admitted in Oregon, and possess substantial defense and insurance coverage experience, with

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of Oregon.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• 3+ years of insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience drafting coverage opinions.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience preferred; trial experience a plus.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research and writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser's Portland office seeks an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney to join a collaborative, nationally recognized firm. This role supports complex matters across Oregon and the U.S. for domestic and international insurers, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement. Applicants should have a JD, be admitted in Oregon, and possess substantial defense and insurance coverage experience, with