Contract Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an insurance coverage attorney for engagement through the firm’s contract attorney and alternative staffing program, DWTSurge. This contract attorney position will work with the insurance coverage group in litigation and pre-litigation matters. Attorneys based in Washington or California are preferred and the selected individual can anticipate working West Coast hours.

Attorneys with experience representing insurers in coverage litigation involving a variety of policies and who are seeking more flexibility in their practice, are encouraged to apply.

This contract position will be full-time and on-going. While the engagement is for an initial 6-month contract term, we anticipate the work to remain relatively steady and there is a high likelihood to renew the contract position for successful candidates. We are looking for attorneys interested in establishing a long-term working relationship with the Firm.

The selected resource will be responsible for reviewing policies, writing coverage opinion, preparing pleadings, drafting motions, and reviewing documents.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of insurance coverage counselling and/or litigation experience in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Residency and active bar admission in WA and/or CA is preferred.
• Demonstrated success performing legal research, reviewing and analyzing coverage issues based on state and federal law.
• Familiarity working on high-impact strategic complex litigation and providing legal coverage advice on claims involving commercial policies.
• Strong motions drafting skills and experience.
• Availability to work full-time hours on an on-going basis.
• Ability to work remotely, support west coast hours, and attend in-office meetings in the WA or CA offices when needed.
• Excellent writing skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to produce high quality work product with minimal supervision and direction.

Please note that this is a temporary contract position managed by DWT’s flexible contract attorney program, DWTSurge. Compensation will be paid on an hourly basis, commensurate with experience and skill level (see below). Medical benefits will be offered. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of providing continuous, high-value legal services to the firm and our clients. If you are interested in a more traditional law firm position, please check the DWT careers page for lateral opportunities.

SALARY RANGE:

The hourly compensation rate for this role is $90 to $120 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time contract attorneys may be eligible for health insurance, vision care, 401(k), and paid sick leave.

Additional benefits include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm.

Wellness Benefits:

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

WASHINGTON STATE

Paid sick leave is accrued on a biweekly basis at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity.

We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of the fabric of Davis Wright Tremaine - central to who we are and what we do. Our vision is to foster a culture where all talented individuals - including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession - can have, and can see, a path to success. In order to support this vision, we request that you voluntarily provide demographic data. All self-reported demographic information is stored securely in a manner that is compliant with DWT’s privacy and security policies and is only accessible by authorized members of the Talent Acquisition and HR Departments; it is not shared with any of the hiring decision-makers.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources_confidential@dwt.com