Senior Associate Attorney - Specialty (Insurance Coverage)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. seeks a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group in California (Los Angeles).

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of substantive litigation experience focused on insurance coverage matters and active California Bar admission in good standing. Strong drafting, legal research, and deposition/mediation experience are essential, with familiarity in handling complex policies and providing clear coverage opinions.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience focused on insurance coverage matters
• Admission to other states (TX, NY, WA, or CO) is an asset
• Experience analyzing complex insurance policies
• Ability to provide clear coverage recommendations
• Experience drafting litigation-related documents
• Experience participating in litigation proceedings (depositions, mediations)

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

Litigation experience

Insurance coverage

Deposition

Mediations

Legal research

Drafting documents

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) – ABA-accredited

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – SPECIALTY (INSURANCE COVERAGE)

INSURANCE COVERAGE PRACTICE

Location: CA (Los Angeles, Irvine)

REMOTE (everyday besides Monday in the office)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Insurance Coverage Practice Group. This growing practice handles complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters on behalf of both domestic and international insurers. The work includes commercial general liability, commercial property (including business interruption and environmental matters), errors and omissions claims involving attorneys, agents, and accountants, as well as directors and officers' coverage.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
  • Law Review and/or Honorsrequired
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience, with a focus oninsurance coveragematters

• Admission to other states (particularly TX, NY, WA, or CO) is an asset

• 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, among others
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: 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

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conductlegal research usingWestlaw,Lexis, andother research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Draft interrogatories,document requests, andresponses
• Reviewandanalyze document collectionsin 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

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers a strong platform to practice within a nationally-recognized insurance coverage practice known for handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters. Associates in this group gain hands-on experience analyzing sophisticated insurance policies, litigating significant coverage disputes, and collaborating directly with clients, experts, and senior attorneys.

The team is known for its deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and commitment to attorney development. For associates looking to build a long-term career at the intersection of litigation and insurance law, this role provides meaningful responsibility, early client interaction, and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters within a supportive and high-performing practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: Expected annual base salary range of $200,000–$235,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Annual Performance-based and Monthly Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.