Insurance Coverage Associate - Birmingham, Alabama
Christian & Small LLP is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney to join our growing Insurance practice in our Birmingham, AL office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with insurance coverage expertise to take on significant responsibility, work directly with clients and partners, and advance their career in a supportive, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and provide coverage opinions on various insurance policies (CGL, professional liability, property, excess/umbrella, etc.).
- Handle insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions, bad faith claims, and coverage disputes in state and federal courts.
- Defend and advise insurers in complex coverage matters.
- Collaborate with the firm’s broader litigation team on insurance-related defense and commercial matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, and coverage correspondence.
- Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, and support trials/arbitrations.
- Provide strategic counseling to clients on risk management and coverage issues.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the Alabama State Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).
- 2+ years of relevant civil litigation experience, with a strong focus on insurance coverage work.
- Demonstrated experience drafting coverage opinions and litigating coverage disputes.
- Excellent analytical, writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters efficiently.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while exercising sound judgment.
How to Apply
Email your resume and salary requirements to recruiting@csattorneys.com. Christian & Small LLP offers a competitive salary complemented by a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, and generous paid time off. Christian & Small LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, past or present military service, or genetic information.