Insurance Coverage Attorney (San Francisco, CA)

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

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills

• Civil litigation experience: depositions, motions, court filings

• Ability to work independently and manage own book of matters

• In office most days, with some day-to-day flexibility