Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

INSURANCE COVERAGE ASSOCIATE

Complex Insurance Coverage & Litigation Practice Group

Location: Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA

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Overview

Our client, a highly respected AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a talented Insurance Coverage Associate to join its sophisticated Complex Insurance Coverage practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes insurance coverage litigation and counseling matters for a diverse client base, alongside experienced practitioners in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, along with the initiative to manage matters independently while contributing meaningfully to team-based representations.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Texas or California, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive experience handling complex insurance coverage litigation and counseling matters
• Professional liability insurance coverage experience is a plus
• Demonstrated strong legal writing and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership over matters

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in complex insurance coverage disputes and related litigation
• Provide strategic coverage counseling across a range of insurance products and industries
• Draft pleadings, briefs, coverage opinions, and other substantive legal memoranda
• Analyze insurance policies and assess coverage issues, exclusions, and defenses
• Collaborate with litigation teams and clients to develop effective legal strategies
• Manage matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of client service

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized insurance coverage practice that handles sophisticated, high-impact matters. Attorneys in this group are valued for their judgment, independence, and technical skill, and are supported by a culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration. The practice offers meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and the chance to deepen expertise in a complex and evolving area of law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $225,000 – $285,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus. 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, life, disability, and vision insurance, parental leave, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, PTO, emergency childcare, 401(k)/retirement plans, and additional perks. 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and law school transcript for consideration.