Associate Attorney

San Jose, California

Ascendion
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We have grown steadily over the last 10 years; we have over 12 attorneys with plans to add another 4 over the next few months. We specialize in insurance coverage, general insurance defense, commercial litigation, and business litigation.


Responsibilities:

  • Analyze insurance policies, claims, and related documents to provide coverage opinions and advice.
  • Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and declination letters.
  • Represent insurers in coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith lawsuits.
  • Attend depositions, court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
  • Manage a diverse caseload with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality work standards.

Qualifications:

  • Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
  • 3-7 years of experience in insurance coverage law (first party and/or third-party).
  • Strong knowledge of general liability, professional liability, D&O, and E&O policies preferred.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary: $165,000 - $235,000 (DOE)
  • 100% Paid Medical / Dental / Vision / Parking / Life Insurance
  • Unlimited PTO Policy (3 to 5 weeks on average)
  • 401k with 3% salary match with Safe Harbor
  • Bonus: Every 100 hours after 1750 (10 - 15k bonus) & Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Origination Fee: 10% of collections paid twice a year
Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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