Insurance CoverageInsurance Litigation Attorney
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 200000
Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus.
Wilson ElsersSeattleoffice is currently seeking anInsurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorneyto join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative collegial environment. Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through Teamwork Collaboration Client Service and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role and be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply.
This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities.
The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with insurance coverage and coverage litigation experience to join a collaborative group of seasoned professionals. Our coverage team handles complex matters across Washington and throughout the U.S. representing both domestic and international insurers on a wide range of issues.
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings motions briefs legal memoranda and other legal documents
- Handle discovery depositions mediations and court appearances
- Investigate claims and prepare comprehensive coverage opinion letters
- Provide strategic coverage advice to clients on a variety of insurance lines
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service
- Communicate regularly with clients providing updates and thoughtful analysis of case developments
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of Washington
- 5 years of defense litigation experience preferred
- 3 years of insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation experience
- Demonstrated experience drafting coverage opinions and handling third-party and/or first-party claims
- Strong coverage analysis and writing skills
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Deposition mediation and courtroom experience preferred trial experience a plus
- Exceptional analytical research writing and communication skills
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and/or certifications geographic location market demands other business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan medical dental vision disability and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Salary Range:
$150000 - $200000 USD
Why Should You Apply
- Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firms policy that employment will be based on merit qualifications and competence. Further employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race color age sex religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation or preference gender identity physical or mental disability status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
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- Business Management
- Outside Sales
- Telemarketing
- Insurance Sales
- Medicare
- Phone Etiquette
