Claims Management and Coverage Counsel

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Claims Management & Coverage Counsel to join our growing national team. This attorney will play a key role in providing sophisticated claims management, insurance coverage analysis, and strategic risk assessment across a broad range of specialty and professional liability lines.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a claims caseload, from claim notification through resolution.
• Evaluate coverage, liability and damages issues for complex professional liability, employment liability, real estate liability, miscellaneous liability and D&O matters.
• Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters.
• Proactively monitor claims, prepare and develop handling and resolution strategies.
• Assign, coordinate, and manage outside counsel to obtain optimal resolutions.
• Prepare reports for clients with exposure analysis and reserve recommendations.
• Resolve claims through direct negotiations and participation in mediation.
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects.
• Able to regularly interface with clients, carriers and outside counsel.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex insurance claims and evaluating coverage issues across professional and specialty liability lines.
• Experience drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and coverage denial letters is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in private practice, insurance coverage, or claims counseling is preferred.
• Superior written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong legal research and negotiation skills required.
• Able to assess and interpret insurance policies, identify potential legal risks, and offer strategic solutions to prevent disputes from escalating.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Wilson Elser?

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development.
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a 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.