Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney
About the role
A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney (2‑7+ years) to join its growing California practice in Emeryville. The role involves working on sophisticated insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters that span jurisdictions across the country. It is ideal for attorneys who enjoy litigation, thrive on complex legal challenges, and want to build a practice extending beyond a single market or courthouse. You will work alongside highly regarded litigators, represent clients in high‑stakes disputes, and gain significant responsibility from the outset. The firm has decades of experience handling the insurance industry’s most challenging and high‑exposure matters, including complex coverage disputes, catastrophic‑loss claims, reinsurance issues, and significant commercial litigation. Known for a strategic, practical approach, it represents insurers and businesses in state and federal courts nationwide, combining the sophistication of a national practice with the accessibility and collaboration of a midsized firm to provide hands‑on experience, direct client access, and a strong platform for long‑term career growth. As a member of the litigation team, you will work on sophisticated matters across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating with experienced attorneys and clients on complex legal and business issues.
Responsibilities
- Handle complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States.
- Analyze insurance coverage issues and assist in coverage‑related litigation.
- Represent insurers in first‑party and third‑party coverage disputes.
- Draft motions, briefs, coverage opinions, and other substantive legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
- Assist with declaratory judgment actions and high‑exposure claims.
- Work directly with clients and contribute to case management and strategic decision‑making.
Qualifications
- Required: Active membership in the California Bar.
- Required: 2‑7+ years of litigation experience.
- Required: Strong academic credentials.
- Required: Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Required: Demonstrated interest in litigating sophisticated matters on a national scale.
- Preferred: Insurance coverage and defense experience.
- Preferred: First‑party and/or third‑party insurance coverage experience.
- Preferred: Experience representing insurers in coverage disputes.
- Preferred: Federal court experience.
- Preferred: California residency.
Benefits
- National Litigation Platform – work on cases across the country involving significant legal issues, complex policy interpretation, and high‑value disputes.
- Sophisticated Matters – gain exposure to insurance coverage litigation, catastrophic‑loss claims, reinsurance issues, declaratory judgment actions, and complex commercial disputes.
- Hands‑On Experience – receive meaningful responsibility early in your career, including client interaction, litigation strategy, motion practice, and court appearances.
- Collaborative Environment – work closely with experienced litigators in a team‑oriented culture that values mentorship, professional development, and entrepreneurial thinking.
- Direct Access – benefit from regular interaction with partners and clients while contributing meaningfully to case outcomes and business strategy.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Environment – the firm offers a highly flexible hybrid structure; candidates outside the immediate Bay Area are encouraged to apply and may only need to be in the office periodically while remaining fully integrated.
- Competitive bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development and mentorship.
- Long‑term advancement opportunities.
Pay
Base Salary: $140,000 - $225,000+. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, credentials, and demonstrated expertise; attorneys with significant insurance coverage and litigation experience may be considered above the posted salary range. Competitive bonus opportunities are also available.
Schedule
Flexible hybrid schedule – the firm offers a highly flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing periodic office attendance for those residing farther from Emeryville while remaining fully integrated into the litigation team.