Insurance Coverage Litigation Counsel

Clyde & Co; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Seattle, WA seeks an attorney with expertise in insurance coverage analysis and coverage litigation to advise clients and manage complex claims. The role involves drafting opinions, legal memoranda, and pleadings, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel throughout depositions and hearings.

The ideal candidate is admitted in Washington, has strong research and writing skills, and can handle multiple projects with excellent time management.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Washington State.
• Experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation, or a commercial litigation background with an interest in insurance coverage work.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies.
• Draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analyze findings.
• Draft memoranda and prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Proactively manage matters, deadlines, and client communications.
• Provide strategic guidance to insureds and carriers on first- and third-party coverage.
• Defend against alleged bad faith claims in Washington and nationwide.

Skills

Insurance Coverage Analysis

Legal Research

Coverage Litigation

Oral Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Jobtailor in Seattle, WA seeks an attorney with expertise in insurance coverage analysis and coverage litigation to advise clients and manage complex claims. The role involves drafting opinions, legal memoranda, and pleadings, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel throughout depositions and hearings.

The ideal candidate is admitted in Washington, has strong research and writing skills, and can handle multiple projects with excellent time management.