Senior Associate Attorney - Specialty (Insurance Coverage)

Overview

A large, well-established law firm is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group, handling complex, high-value coverage litigation and market conduct matters for domestic and international insurers. This is a hybrid role based in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA, remote every day except Monday, when in-office presence is required.

What you'll do

• Analyze insurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions
• Provide clear and actionable coverage recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
• Draft interrogatories, document requests, and responses
• Review and analyze document collections in preparation for litigation
• Engage in direct communication with domestic and international insurers
• Collaborate with partners and team members to advance case objectives with efficiency and precision

What you'll need

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Law Review and/or Honors required
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 6+ years of substantive litigation experience, with a focus on insurance coverage matters
• Admission to other states (particularly TX, NY, WA, or CO) is an asset
• Experience analyzing complex insurance policies
• Ability to provide clear coverage recommendations
• Demonstrated experience drafting litigation-related documents
• Experience participating in litigation proceedings, including depositions and mediations, among others
• Familiarity with some or all of the following: bad faith insurance claims, commercial general liability, commercial property, errors & omissions, and directors & officers
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team

Compensation and benefits

• Expected annual base salary range of $200,000–$235,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Annual performance-based and monthly bonus eligibility
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• paid parental leave
• flexible paid time off
• wellness programs
• 401(k)/retirement plans
• student loan repayment support
• additional firm-sponsored perks

Why this role

This opportunity offers a strong platform to practice within a nationally-recognized insurance coverage practice known for handling high-exposure and complex litigation matters, with hands-on experience analyzing sophisticated insurance policies, direct client interaction, deep subject-matter expertise, strong mentorship, and the chance to work on high-profile matters within a supportive, high-performing team.