Senior Associate – Insurance Recovery

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 352,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation and leave time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Farella Braun + Martel LLP is looking for a Senior Associate for their Insurance Recovery Practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate should have over 6 years of experience and the ability to manage complex insurance claims while advocating for clients in litigations and negotiations.

The role includes responsibilities like developing strategies for insurance disputes and maximizing coverage opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary range of $310,000 to $352,500, along with various benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in legal practice, ideally with insurance coverage.
• Prepared to manage complex insurance claims and litigation.
• Strong communication skills with clients regarding insurance disputes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and pursue complex insurance claims.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations and coverage litigation.
• Manage information flow among insurers, clients, and defense counsel.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Analytical ability

Courtroom instincts

Job description

Farella Braun + Martel LLP is seeking a Senior Associate (6 years+) to join our nationally respected Insurance Recovery Practice. While insurance coverage experience is a significant plus, exceptional writing, analytical ability, and courtroom instincts are a must.

Farella’s Insurance Recovery Group works exclusively with policyholders, helping them maximize the value of their insurance, resolve coverage disputes, structure insurance programs, and draft policy language tailored to their business needs. Insurance coverage work sits at the intersection of contract interpretation, sophisticated commercial litigation, and high-stakes risk management. Our clients face complex coverage disputes across a wide range of industries and policy types. We are looking for a senior associate who wants to own cases — someone who will develop strategy, drive negotiations and litigation forward, and deliver results for highly sophisticated clients alongside talented, in-demand partners.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to handle the following responsibilities:

Evaluate and pursue complex insurance claims, including coverage analyses, insurer communications, and strategy development.

Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and coverage litigation.

Manage information flow among insurers, clients, and defense counsel to maximize coverage opportunities.

Communicate clearly and frequently with clients to reduce the stress and uncertainty inherent in insurance disputes.

The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $310,000 and $352,500. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, years of relevant experience and professional skills required for this role. Additional compensation may include discretionary hours-based and additional bonuses, health/welfare benefits, vacation and leave time (including parental and sabbatical), and paid holidays.

In-person attendance and collaboration enable us to provide excellent client service and is critical to an Associate’s professional development. This position requires working a minimum 3 days on average in the San Francisco office.