What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Coverage Attorney position at Ascendion?
Insurance Coverage Attorney
📍 Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)
Join a Respected Litigation Team with a Strong Insurance Coverage Practice
We are seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join a well-established and growing law firm in Philadelphia. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle sophisticated insurance coverage matters while enjoying a collaborative culture, strong support staff, and a hybrid work schedule.
The firm offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and a clear path for professional growth. Attorneys are trusted with significant case ownership and work alongside experienced litigators on complex and high-value matters.
What You'll Do:
- Analyze and litigate complex insurance coverage disputes
- Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and declaratory judgment actions
- Handle first-party and third-party coverage matters
- Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other pleadings
- Manage cases from inception through resolution
- Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings
- Provide strategic advice and counseling to insurance carriers and corporate clients
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
- 3 years of Insurance Coverage experience preferred
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Experience handling coverage opinions, coverage litigation, or insurance-related disputes
- Ability to independently manage files while working collaboratively with a team
- Excellent communication and client management skills
We welcome attorneys with experience in:
- Insurance Coverage
- Coverage Litigation
- Commercial Litigation with insurance-related matters
- Professional Liability Defense
- General Liability Defense
- First-Party Property Coverage
- Bad Faith Litigation
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position can be between $130,000- $180,000 base annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (details TBD)
- Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
- Paid vacation time (details TBD)
- Paid parental leave (details TBD)
- Paid holidays annually (details TBD)
Salary : $130,000 - $180,000