Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage | Competitive Compensation | Houston (Hybrid) | Sophisticated Third-Party & Excess Coverage Practice

Job Overview: Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage

We Are Legal Revolution is recruiting an experienced Associate Attorney for a sophisticated insurance coverage practice in Houston. This role is strictly focused on complex third-party liability, including environmental and professional liability, rather than high-volume or routine claims.

This position is ideal for a mid-level attorney looking for a hybrid environment that offers hands-on file responsibility and a clear path toward professional growth within a specialized coverage platform.

Key Responsibilities & Legal Scope

Complex Coverage Analysis

• CGL Interpretation: Conduct nuanced analysis of Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies, focusing on complex triggers, exclusions, and endorsements.

• Excess & Umbrella: Manage matters involving excess layers and umbrella liability, navigating the relationship between primary and secondary coverage.

• Advisory & Litigation: Balance a workload of proactive advisory work (coverage opinions) and active litigation-related coverage disputes.

Strategic File Management

• Hands-on Responsibility: Lead files from the early stages of analysis through to resolution or litigation.

• Specialized Exposure: Address emerging issues in environmental, professional liability, and sophisticated third-party claims.

Qualifications & Ideal Background

Professional Experience

• Tenure: Minimum of 3+ years of dedicated insurance coverage experience.

• Expertise: Strong technical grounding in CGL, excess, and umbrella policy interpretation.

• Preferred Background: Experience in environmental or professional liability coverage is highly valued.

• Firm Pedigree: Prior experience at a reputable, coverage-focused law firm is preferred.

Core Skills

• Advanced legal research and writing skills tailored for sophisticated coverage opinions.

• Ability to manage complex files independently while collaborating with an established team.

• Analytical precision required for “non-commodity” files and nuanced policy interpretation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and the Houston legal market.

• Hybrid Structure: Flexible model, typically requiring 3 days in the Houston office, without rigid mandates.

• Profit Sharing: Eligibility for profit sharing after one year of service.

• Health & Wellness: Health and dental benefits available from day one.

• Time Off: Flexible PTO policy managed at the team level for better work-life balance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Unlike many insurance-related roles that focus on routine auto or homeowner files, this practice offers meaningful, high-level coverage work. You will be part of a respected platform where the focus is on quality of analysis rather than file volume. The hybrid structure and team-managed PTO highlight a culture that values professional autonomy and long-term retention.

Application Information

Interested candidates should apply through We Are Legal Revolution. Your application should emphasize your specific experience with complex CGL interpretation and any background you have in navigating excess or umbrella liability towers.

The Company & Culture We Are Legal Revolution is a social justice-oriented organization dedicated to systemic reform and providing legal support to marginalized communities. Their culture is defined by advocacy, radical empathy, and transformative justice. It is an environment that prizes “disruptors”—individuals who are passionate about challenging the status quo and addressing inequities within the legal system. The workplace is deeply mission-driven and collaborative, fostering a community of legal professionals, activists, and organizers who believe in the power of law as a tool for social change. The organization emphasizes transparency, community-led solutions, and a high degree of ethical commitment to those they serve.

The Location Based in Houston, TX, the organization operates in a city with a complex legal history and a vibrant grassroots activist scene. Houston’s status as a majority-minority city provides a critical landscape for social justice work, where the challenges of the criminal justice system and civil rights are deeply felt. The location reflects the city’s dynamic diversity and resilient spirit, offering a professional backdrop that is both high-stakes and community-focused. Being part of the Houston-based team means working at the intersection of Southern tradition and progressive reform, navigating one of the most populous and diverse metropolitan areas in the United States to drive meaningful legal evolution.