Insurance Coverage Litigator - Hybrid, High-Impact

Software Placement Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave (6 months)

Flexible PTO

401(k) retirement plans

Student loan repayment support

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate, Senior Associate, or Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney to join its growing Insurance Coverage Practice Group in California. This role handles complex coverage matters for domestic and international insurers, with a hybrid schedule and strong mentorship.

Responsibilities include drafting opinions, conducting research, and participating in depositions, hearings, and trials, while collaborating with partners to advance case objectives.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Law Review and/or Honors required.
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing (other bar admissions considered for seasoned candidates with extensive coverage experience).
• 3+ years of substantive litigation experience, with a focus on insurance coverage matters.
• Experience analyzing complex insurance policies.
• Ability to provide clear coverage recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience drafting litigation-related documents.
• Experience participating in litigation proceedings, including depositions and mediations.
• Familiarity with bad faith insurance claims, commercial general liability, commercial property, errors & omissions, and directors & officers.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions.
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Draft interrogatories, document requests, and responses.
• Review and analyze document collections in preparation for litigation.
• Engage in direct communication with domestic and international insurers.
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Law Review/Honors

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate, Senior Associate, or Senior Counsel Litigation Attorney to join its growing Insurance Coverage Practice Group in California. This role handles complex coverage matters for domestic and international insurers, with a hybrid schedule and strong mentorship.

Responsibilities include drafting opinions, conducting research, and participating in depositions, hearings, and trials, while collaborating with partners to advance case objectives.