Insurance Coverage Attorney

Insurance Coverage AttorneyThe salary for this role is $160k - $200kLocation: San Francisco, CA 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 RoleWhat we're looking for:We need someone with 2–4 years of insurance coverage experience who has handled policyholder-side or defense-side coverage matters and is ready to independently manage their own caseload. You should be comfortable advising sophisticated corporate and tech-company clients on complex coverage disputes and have a track record of strong legal writing, coverage analysis, 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 positionsTake ownership of coverage matters from intake through resolution, including drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights responses, and demand lettersLitigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts, handling depositions, motions, and court filingsWork closely with corporate and tech-company clients to develop coverage strategy, tender decisions, and policy procurement considerationsManage direct client relationships with sophisticated institutional policyholders from early on in your tenureOperate independently with minimal supervision in a 10-person boutique environment, targeting approximately 100 billable hours per monthKey requirements:Active California bar admission (non-negotiable)2–4 years of insurance coverage experience (general civil litigation without coverage depth will not qualify)Policyholder-side preferred; defense-side coverage considered if genuinely interested in switching orientationStrong legal writing and coverage analysis skillsCivil litigation experience — depositions, motions, court filingsAbility to work independently and manage own book of mattersDisqualifiers: Criminal litigation background; Chubb conflicts; zero litigation experience