Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Salary range: $160K - $200K Location: San Francisco, CA Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders) On-site work policy: In-office 5 days/week at 100 Green Street, San Francisco (The Pillsbury & Coleman Building). Flexibility for personal appointments; commuter benefit provided. About this role What we’re looking for: We need someone with 1-4 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to independently manage their own caseload. Insurance coverage experience (policyholder-side or defense-side) is a plus but not required. You should be comfortable advising sophisticated corporate and tech-company clients on complex disputes and have a track record of strong legal writing and civil litigation. Bonus points if you have policyholder-side experience or familiarity with cyber, D&O, and E&O policies. What you’ll do: Analyze and interpret insurance policies across commercial lines (GL, D&O, E&O, cyber, property, and more) to advise institutional clients on coverage positions Operate independently with minimal supervision in a 10-person boutique environment, targeting approximately 100 billable hours per month Manage direct client relationships with sophisticated institutional policyholders from early on in your tenure Work closely with corporate and tech-company clients to develop coverage strategy, tender decisions, and policy procurement considerations Litigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts, handling depositions, motions, and court filings Take ownership of matters from intake through resolution, including drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights responses, and demand letters Key requirements: Active California bar admission (non-negotiable) 1-4 years of civil litigation experience; insurance coverage experience a plus Policyholder-side coverage experience preferred; defense-side coverage also considered Strong legal writing and analytical skills Civil litigation experience: depositions, motions, court filings Ability to work independently and manage own book of matters In office most days, with some day-to-day flexibility #J-18808-Ljbffr