Senior Associate Attorney – Specialty (Insurance Coverage)

Software Placement Group, SPG; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

A large, well-established law firm in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group, handling complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers. This is a hybrid role, with in-office presence required on Mondays.

You will analyze policies, draft opinions, conduct research, and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Law Review and/or Honors required.
• Active California Bar in good standing.
• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience, focusing on insurance coverage.
• Admission to other states (TX, NY, WA, CO) is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting documents

Litigation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Law Review or Honors

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Overview

A large, well-established law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group, handling complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA, remote every day except Monday, when in-office presence is required.

What you'll do

• 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

What you'll need

• 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
• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience, with a focus on insurance coverage matters
• 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

Compensation and benefits

• 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

Why this role

This opportunity offers a strong platform to practice within a nationally-recognized insurance coverage practice known for handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters, with hands-on experience analyzing sophisticated insurance policies, direct client interaction, deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and the chance to work on high-profile matters within a supportive, high-performing team.