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Pernini Legal · 4 hours ago

Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage - Atlanta

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

Pernini Legal is a leading international law firm seeking a skilled Associate Attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice Group. The role involves handling complex insurance coverage matters, providing strategic advice, and managing litigation related to property and bad faith claims.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Take the lead in handling disputes related to property, bad faith claims, time element, and CGL coverage

Analyze first- and third-party insurance policies and prepare detailed coverage opinions

Provide strategic coverage advice to insurers

Take examinations under oath

Support federal and state coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions

Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other research tools

Draft litigation documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and mediation statements

Draft and respond to discovery requests and subpoenas

Review and manage document productions from parties and third parties

Take and defend depositions

Attend hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings

Correspond with opposing counsel, clients, courts, and consultants

Delegate work effectively and manage the work of more junior associates and paralegals

Manage a significant caseload with independence, organization, and strategic judgment

Qualification

JD from ABA-accredited law schoolActive Bar Admission in GeorgiaInsurance coverage experienceLegal writing skillsLitigation experiencePolicy analysisDrafting litigation documentsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record

Active Bar Admission in Georgia, in good standing, or willingness to obtain timely admission

2–3 years of substantive first-party and/or third-party insurance coverage experience

Experience analyzing complex insurance policies, particularly first- and third-party policies

Ability to draft coverage opinions, analyze policies, and provide strategic recommendations

Familiarity with disputes involving property, bad faith claims, time element, and CGL coverage

Exceptional legal writing skills and attention to detail

Strong work ethic, as well as problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters and deadlines with minimal oversight

Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred

Litigation experience strongly preferred, including some or all of the following: Drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, other litigation documents, Conducting discovery, Taking and defending depositions, Document review, Correspondence with opposing counsel, experts/consultants, clients, the court, Participation in hearings and mediations