Insurance Coverage Counsel – Workers’ Compensation Focus

Responsibilities Are you a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for insurance coverage analysis and litigation strategy? Join our dynamic legal team as an Insurance Coverage Counsel focused on Workers’ Compensation. This is a high-impact role where you’ll evaluate complex coverage scenarios, guide litigation strategy, and communicate directly with policyholders, agents, and internal stakeholders.This position does not involve claims handling. Instead, you’ll prepare formal coverage responses and support litigation efforts, including first-party property insurance matters (prior experience in this area is welcome but not required).What You’ll Do

• Triage referrals, assess case facts, and determine coverage applicability using internal systems and state databases.
• Draft formal coverage responses for policyholders, agents, and other stakeholders. Manage communications throughout the case lifecycle.
• Assign and oversee defense counsel, develop litigation strategies, and assemble supporting evidence.
• Interpret Workers’ Compensation policies across voluntary and residual markets, including terminations, non-renewals, and lapses.
• Address state-specific protocols, “Other States” provisions, and third-party insured claims.
• Identify coverage trends and recommend corrective actions to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
• Work closely with Legal, Claims, and other departments on subpoena responses, invoice processing, and litigation monitoring.

Salary Range $75,000.00-$110,000.00 USDThe successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required. The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in the legal field, including Workers’ Compensation; 3–5 years’ experience in Workers’ Compensation, insurance coverage, claims, and litigation is preferred.
• Familiarity with first-party property coverage preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.

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