Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage Defense

Primary Job Duties

• Evaluation of insurance policies, assessment of risks, and effective communication with clients regarding the legal standards by which an insurance coverage dispute will be measured.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of coverage opinions, as well as briefs, memos, and pleadings.
• Represent insurer clients in court and in depositions.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to deliver timely coverage advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.

Key Competencies

• Significant familiarity with insurance policies and coverage determinations, in addition to strong legal research and writing skills, and ideally experience in coverage litigation including depositions.
• Preferred experience working with CGL, D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Professional Liability, and Property policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Prior proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Oregon and/or Washington; additional bar admissions in Idaho or Montana are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurer or policyholder coverage practice.
• Experience with depositions and mediations; extended coverage opinion experience a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

Pay

Salary range $100,000 – $150,000