1-4 years of civil litigation experience; insurance coverage experience a plus
Policyholder-side coverage experience preferred; defense-side coverage also considered
Strong legal writing and analytical skills
Experience with depositions, motions, and court filings
Ability to work independently and manage own book of matters
Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret insurance policies across commercial lines to advise clients
Operate independently with minimal supervision in a boutique environment
Manage direct client relationships with institutional policyholders
Develop coverage strategy and policy procurement considerations for corporate clients
Litigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts
Take ownership of matters from intake through resolution, including drafting legal documents
Benefits
Commuter benefit provided
Flexibility for personal appointments
Work in a collaborative 10-person boutique environment
Opportunity to manage your own caseload from early on
Engage with sophisticated corporate and tech-company clients
Full Job Description
Salary range: $160K - $200K
Location: San Francisco, CA
Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
On-site work policy: In-office 5 days/week at 100 Green Street, San Francisco (The Pillsbury & Coleman Building). Flexibility for personal appointments; commuter benefit provided.
About this role
What we're looking for:
We need someone with 1-4 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to independently manage their own caseload. Insurance coverage experience (policyholder-side or defense-side) is a plus but not required. You should be comfortable advising sophisticated corporate and tech-company clients on complex disputes and have a track record of strong legal writing and civil litigation. Bonus points if you have policyholder-side experience or familiarity with cyber, D&O, and E&O policies.
What you'll do:
Analyze and interpret insurance policies across commercial lines (GL, D&O, E&O, cyber, property, and more) to advise institutional clients on coverage positions
Operate independently with minimal supervision in a 10-person boutique environment, targeting approximately 100 billable hours per month
Manage direct client relationships with sophisticated institutional policyholders from early on in your tenure
Work closely with corporate and tech-company clients to develop coverage strategy, tender decisions, and policy procurement considerations
Litigate coverage disputes in California state and federal courts, handling depositions, motions, and court filings
Take ownership of matters from intake through resolution, including drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights responses, and demand letters
Key requirements:
Active California bar admission (non-negotiable)
1-4 years of civil litigation experience; insurance coverage experience a plus
Policyholder-side coverage experience preferred; defense-side coverage also considered
