Associate Attorney (3-5 yrs) – San Francisco
Firm Description:
Our client is a globally integrated law firm with deep sector expertise and a strong reputation for managing complex risk across borders. With more than 60 offices spanning six continents, they offer comprehensive legal services in key industries such as insurance, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and trade. The firm is known for its robust dispute resolution practice—one of the largest in the UK—and its strategic focus on emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and global market dynamics. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that emphasizes innovation, professional growth, and high-impact client service.
Position Description:
Insurance Coverage Associate
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its growing insurance coverage practice in California.This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in sophisticated coverage analysis and litigation involving a broad range of liability insurance products. The successful candidate will work closely with domestic and international insurers on complex coverage matters while enjoying significant client contact, hands-on responsibility, and strong opportunities for professional development.
Responsibilities
- Advise domestic and international insurers regarding coverage issues arising under a variety of liability policies, including:
- Directors & Officers (D&O)
- Employment Practices Liability (EPL)
- Professional Liability
- Commercial General Liability (CGL)
- Commercial Auto Liability
- Analyze policy language and evaluate coverage obligations and defenses
- Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, denial letters, and other coverage-related correspondence
- Conduct legal research and prepare detailed memoranda on insurance coverage issues
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses
- Review and analyze documents and materials produced during litigation and investigations
- Participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other proceedings
- Develop litigation and claim-handling strategies
- Communicate regularly with insurer clients and insureds regarding case developments and risk assessments
- Assist with trial preparation and participate in mediations and trials as needed
- Manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the California Bar
- 3-5 years of insurance coverage experience
- Experience analyzing and advising on complex insurance coverage matters
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to independently manage multiple sensitive and time-sensitive matters
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Litigation experience
- Experience representing insurance carriers in coverage disputes
- Additional state bar admissions are a plus
- Experience handling complex liability insurance matters
Why This Opportunity
Our client offers attorneys the ability to work on sophisticated insurance coverage matters within a highly respected international platform. Benefits include:
- Significant responsibility and direct client interaction
- Exposure to complex domestic and international insurance matters
- Strong mentorship and professional development programs
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Opportunities for advancement within a global practice
Meet Your Recruiter
Samir Metovic
Director of Legal Recruiting
