Remote Insurance Coverage Attorney (Non-Litigation)

Distinct | North America; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking an attorney to handle primarily non-litigation insurance coverage work, advising on D&O, EPL, professional liability, CGL and commercial auto policies. 3–5 years of coverage experience and California Bar admission are required.

The role offers remote work with hybrid flexibility for a San Francisco presence. Responsibilities include drafting coverage opinions, analyzing policy rights and obligations, reviewing pleadings and motions to assess coverage, and

Qualifications

• Admitted to The California Bar.
• 3 to 5 years of insurance coverage experience.
• Excellent research, writing and oral communication.
• The ability to handle sensitive, time critical matters without dropping anything.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing rights and obligations under policies, and drafting coverage opinions and position letters.
• Reviewing pleadings, discovery and motions from underlying litigation to work out what they mean for coverage.
• Researching, analyzing and drafting memoranda.
• Reporting to carrier clients and insureds, and attending arbitrations, hearings and mediations as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking an attorney to handle primarily non-litigation insurance coverage work, advising on D&O, EPL, professional liability, CGL and commercial auto policies. 3–5 years of coverage experience and California Bar admission are required.

The role offers remote work with hybrid flexibility for a San Francisco presence. Responsibilities include drafting coverage opinions, analyzing policy rights and obligations, reviewing pleadings and motions to assess coverage, and