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Latitude Legal · 3 weeks ago

Insurance Coverage Associate (Full-Time, Permanent or Temp-to-Perm)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$136K/yr - $180K/yr

3+ years exp

Latitude Legal is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions. They are seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Associate to manage complex insurance coverage litigation and provide strategic legal analysis and client relationship management for insurer clients.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of a wide range of insurance policies and prepare comprehensive, well-reasoned coverage opinions tailored to insurer clients, ensuring clarity on liability, exclusions, and policy interpretation under applicable laws

Manage complex insurance coverage litigation from inception to resolution, including declaratory judgment actions, contribution and indemnity disputes, and related proceedings involving multiple parties or jurisdictions

Defend insurance carriers against allegations of bad faith, breach of contract, and extra-contractual liability, leveraging litigation strategy to minimize risk and protect client interests

Draft, review, and respond to complaints, motions, and discovery requests with precision and a strong command of legal writing, ensuring timely and strategic filings throughout the litigation process

Represent clients in all phases of litigation including depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances, while demonstrating professionalism, advocacy, and deep subject-matter knowledge

Serve as a trusted advisor to insurer clients by maintaining proactive and ongoing communication, providing clear legal guidance, updates on case developments, and risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of each matter

Effectively manage a diverse caseload independently, while collaborating with partners, associates, and support staff to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality of service in all client engagements

Qualification

Insurance coverage litigationLegal writingClient relationship managementAnalytical skillsPolicy interpretationLicensed to practice lawSelf-motivatedDetail-orientedTeam collaborationCommunication skillsTime management

Required

3–7+ years of relevant experience practicing insurance coverage litigation, with a demonstrated track record of representing insurance carriers in complex coverage disputes

Strong legal writing and analytical skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive coverage opinions, motions, and pleadings, and to synthesize complex legal and factual issues across a wide range of policy types and litigation scenarios

Excellent communication and client relationship skills, including the ability to provide timely, strategic advice to insurer clients, manage expectations, and foster trust with internal and external stakeholders

Self-motivated and detail-oriented, capable of independently managing a litigation docket while also collaborating closely with colleagues, including partners, associates, and support staff, in a team-based environment

Ability to thrive in a dynamic work setting, handle multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of responsiveness and accountability

Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington

Familiarity with insurance policy interpretation, coverage principles, and claims-handling standards