Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate

Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate – San Francisco, CA Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office is hiring an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Associate to join a collaborative team of experienced attorneys in California and across the United States. Position Highlights Flexible hybrid or remote work available. Responsibilities Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters In coverage litigation matters, draft pleadings, motions, and handle discovery Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on a variety of subjects Communicate with clients and provide status reports Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the State of California 2–8 years of defense litigation experience 1+ year of coverage/coverage litigation experience Experience drafting coverage opinions in one or more insurance lines (CGL, property, professional liability, cyber, intellectual property, etc.) Experience in either or both third‑party or first‑party claims Coverage analysis and writing experience Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required Experience cross‑examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus Trial experience a plus Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Compensation Salary range: $155,000 – $210,000 USD. Full‑time position with discretionary bonuses and benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Benefits Meaningful work – handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners Collaborative culture – supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development Advancement – opportunities for long‑term growth within a nationally recognized firm Hybrid flexibility – flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work‑life balance Comprehensive benefits – competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage Additional perks – access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits EEO Statement Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies which have an active, signed fee agreement and have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current agreement in place. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant’s race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP