Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 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 Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. 

Wilson Elser's Portland office is currently seeking an Insurance Coverage/Insurance Litigation Attorney to 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 Oregon 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 Oregon


• 2+ years of defense litigation experience 


• 3+ years of insurance coverage and/or coverage litigation experience preferred


• 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

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

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Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  It is the Firm's 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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