Wilsonelserattorneys
Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney
Atlanta, Georgia. Posted 2 days ago
The role
Work as an insurance coverage attorney on coverage and coverage litigation matters. Draft pleadings, motions, coverage opinion letters and advice for clients, working with a team across Georgia and the US.
What you will do
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions and mediations
- Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
- Investigate claims and draft coverage opinion letters
- In coverage litigation, draft pleadings, motions and handle discovery
- Provide clients with insurance coverage advice
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Required qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia
- At least 2 years of defense litigation
- 1+ years of coverage/coverage litigation experience
- Experience in insurance coverage, including drafting coverage opinions in one or more lines (CGL, property, professional liability, cyber, intellectual property, etc.)
- Experience in third-party or first-party claims
- Coverage analysis and writing experience
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions and trial
- Trial experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Life and disability coverage
- Hybrid flexibility to support work-life balance
- Mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Before you apply
- Candidates must be admitted to practice in Georgia
- Employer participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for new hires
About the company
Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.