Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Coverage

Chartwell Law • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Chartwell is seeking a junior to midlevel associate to join its Portland/Vancouver-based insurance coverage practice. The group handles matters under a range of commercial policies and represents insurers in coverage disputes throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The role involves evaluating insurance policies and risks, communicating coverage standards to clients, conducting legal research, drafting coverage opinions and litigation documents, and representing insurer clients in court and depositions. The associate will work closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment, manage assignments and deadlines independently, and meet an annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours. Chartwell describes its culture as supportive, with flexible remote or hybrid options and an emphasis on long-term relationships.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Oregon and/or Washington.
• At least 2 years of experience in insurer or policyholder coverage practice.
• Experience with depositions and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Responsiveness, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong legal research and writing skills and familiarity with insurance policies and coverage determinations.

Nice To Haves

• Additional bar admission in Idaho or Montana.
• Extended coverage opinion experience.
• Experience with CGL, D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Professional Liability, and Property policies.
• Experience in coverage litigation, including depositions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate insurance policies and assess risks.
• Communicate with clients about the legal standards governing insurance coverage disputes.
• Conduct extensive legal research and draft coverage opinions, briefs, memoranda, and pleadings.
• Represent insurer clients in court and in depositions.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver timely coverage advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.
• Meet the annual billable requirement of 1,950 hours.

Benefits

• Flexible remote or hybrid options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree