Insurance Coverage Associate or Temp-to-Perm

Insurance Coverage Associate (Full-Time, Permanent or Temp-to-Perm)

Latitude Legal invites applications for the Insurance Coverage Associate role. The position is full‑time with flexibility for either a permanent hire or a contract‑to‑permanent engagement, offering the chance to work closely with partners on complex, high‑impact insurance coverage matters.

• Conduct in‑depth analysis of a wide range of insurance policies and prepare comprehensive, well‑reasoned coverage opinions tailored to insurer clients, ensuring clarity on liability, exclusions, and policy interpretation under applicable laws.
• Manage complex insurance coverage litigation from inception to resolution, including declaratory judgment actions, contribution and indemnity disputes, and related proceedings involving multiple parties or jurisdictions.
• Defend insurance carriers against allegations of bad faith, breach of contract, and extra‑contractual liability, leveraging litigation strategy to minimize risk and protect client interests.
• Draft, review, and respond to complaints, motions, and discovery requests with precision and a strong command of legal writing, ensuring timely and strategic filings throughout the litigation process.
• Represent clients in all phases of litigation including depositions, motion practice, mediations, and court appearances, while demonstrating professionalism, advocacy, and deep subject‑matter knowledge.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to insurer clients by maintaining proactive and ongoing communication, providing clear legal guidance, updates on case developments, and risk assessments throughout the lifecycle of each matter.
• Effectively manage a diverse caseload independently, while collaborating with partners, associates, and support staff to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality of service in all client engagements.

• 3–7+ years of experience practicing insurance coverage litigation, with a demonstrated track record of representing insurance carriers in complex coverage disputes.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive coverage opinions, motions, and pleadings, and to synthesize complex legal and factual issues across a wide range of policy types and litigation scenarios.
• Excellent communication and client‑relationship skills, including the ability to provide timely, strategic advice to insurer clients, manage expectations, and foster trust with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, capable of independently managing a litigation docket while also collaborating closely with colleagues, including partners, associates, and support staff, in a team‑based environment.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work setting, handle multiple priorities, and maintain a high level of responsiveness and accountability.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington.
• Familiarity with insurance policy interpretation, coverage principles, and claims‑handling standards.

• Type of role:
  Permanent or contract‑to‑permanent engagement, with potential transition to a permanent full‑time position based on performance.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid – 3 to 4 days a week in our downtown Seattle office.

The annualized compensation for this full‑time position ranges from $136,000 to $180,000, based on experience, qualifications, and location. Latitude is a W‑2 employee for the engagement period and offers full benefits, including a qualified 401(k) plan, group life, LTD, AD&D, and professional liability insurance. Latitude attorneys also receive CLE and professional expense stipends.

Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Latitude is a full‑service national legal services company specializing in high‑end flexible contract engagements and permanent positions for attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers, and legal operations professionals. We partner with clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to boutique law firms, matching candidates to engagements that fit both professional goals and practice strengths.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a collaborative environment that enables attorneys to work with great clients and peers, whether on full‑time, part‑time, or remote engagements. Our experience as practicing attorneys ensures that we can tailor candidate proposals to match the specific strengths and interpersonal attributes that matters most to our clients.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.