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# Insurance Recovery Associate at Barnes & Thornburg LLP

- **Company:** Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Compensation:** $295k–$370k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-06-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/barnes/20563f39-06d1-4be6-9951-b9ef68ce62a6/application

**Skills:** Insurance coverage litigation, Policyholder-side coverage counseling, Legal research, Legal writing, Oral advocacy, Commercial insurance policy analysis, Federal judicial clerkship experience

> The Insurance Recovery Associate represents corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage litigation, arbitrations, and dispute resolution proceedings. The role involves advising clients on recovery strategy, analyzing commercial insurance policies, and drafting legal memoranda while collaborating with insur...

## Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a talented Insurance Recovery Associate with at least 4 years of relevant experience to join its nationally recognized Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with experience representing policyholders to work on sophisticated policyholder-side insurance coverage matters, coverage disputes, complex recovery matters, and strategic counseling across a broad range of industries. This role offers substantial responsibility, meaningful client contact, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners in a collaborative environment.

## Responsibilities

- Represent corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage litigation, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings involving D&O, Cyber, RWI, CGL, Environmental, E&O, Property/Business Interruption and other first- and third-party coverages.
- Advise clients on insurance recovery strategy and a broad range of coverage issues
- Analyze and interpret complex commercial insurance policies, endorsements, exclusions, and coverage provisions
- Draft coverage analyses, pleadings, motions, briefs, and substantive legal memoranda
- Assist clients in securing defense and indemnity coverage for third-party liability claims and other significant losses
- Work closely with clients, insurers, brokers, adjusters, and underlying defense counsel to advance insurance recovery objectives
- Support all phases of litigation, including factual development, discovery, motion practice, and hearing or trial preparation

## Qualifications

- At least 4 years of relevant experience in insurance recovery, insurance coverage litigation, or policyholder-side coverage counseling
- Demonstrated experience representing policyholders and experience counseling clients on insurance recovery
- Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- High degree of professionalism, initiative, sound judgment, and attention to detail
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- Admission to the applicable state bar and in good standing, or ability to obtain admission promptly
- Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus, but not required

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm and our insurance recovery and counseling group have an exceptional reputation for having an inclusive, collegial and supportive atmosphere and a well-defined and transparent path for growth.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement: Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

## About Barnes & Thornburg LLP

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Barnes & Thornburg LLP is a large, full-service U.S. law firm providing legal services across more than 50 practice areas to clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to entrepreneurial growth companies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (LLP / Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Legal Services
- **Target customers**: B2B – Fortune 500 corporations, middle-market companies, entrepreneurial growth companies, and government entities.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “We don’t just grow, we thrive. From day one, you’ll have access to industry-leading support, tools and training, all tailored to meet your needs today — and propel you where you want to go tomorrow.” (from careers page)

## Products & Services
- **[Full-Service Legal Counsel]**: Representation in over 50 practice areas including litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, corporate, health care, real estate, energy, white collar crime, life sciences, and finance/restructuring.
- **[Client-Focused Platform]**: Customizable rate-setting, origination credit policies, and dedicated business development/marketing teams to help partners grow their practices.
- **[Career Development Programs]**: Structured training for lawyers at every level – BTLaw Academy (junior associates), Pathway to Partnership (mid-to-senior lawyers), and Partner Development Series.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private partnership)
- **Key Metric**: Employs more than 700 attorneys and other legal professionals; specifically 772 lawyers (including 481 partners) across 24 U.S. offices.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (law firm partnership). No external investors listed.
- **Growth Signals**: Consistent growth trajectory with a lateral retention rate “high above industry average.” Recent expansion of practices in private equity, funds, Latin America, and securities regulation. 24 offices nationwide.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Transparent Partnership Path**: More partners than associates, with clear benchmarks and a structured process to capital partnership.
- **Collaborative Compensation Culture**: Origination credit that recognizes contributions from day one; team success valued over individual tallies.
- **Small-Firm Feel, National Reach**: Despite having 24 offices, the firm emphasizes cross-office collaboration and a collegial environment where individual ideas matter.
- **High Lateral Retention**: Strong integration support and technology infrastructure for seamless moves.

## Strategic Focus
- **Practice Expansion**: Actively building teams in high-growth areas such as private equity, funds, Latin America, and securities regulation.
- **Talent Development**: Investing in formal mentorship, sponsorship (Project Keymaker), and twice-yearly performance evaluations to grow lawyers internally.
- **Client Service**: Maintaining a clients-first culture that prioritizes service and agility in a changing business landscape.

## Why Work Here
- **Career Growth**: Accelerated path to partnership, alternative career paths for those not seeking partnership, and clear compensation structures at every level.
- **Training & Mentorship**: Robust programs like BTLaw Academy, Pathway to Partnership, and one-on-one coaching for legal writing, communication, and time management.
- **Culture**: Described as a workplace that values individuals, not just credentials. Lawyers have a voice through the Legal Talent Development Committee and Associate Committee.
- **Work Environment**: In-office presence expected (multiple U.S. office locations). Hybrid/remote policy not specified; likely office-centric with some flexibility.
- **Notable Perks**: Dedicated business development and marketing support, customizable rate-setting, and a collaborative compensation model that rewards team success.

## Sources
1. [btlaw.com – Careers Overview](https://btlaw.com/en/careers)
2. [btlaw.com – Lawyers & Legal Professionals Careers](https://btlaw.com/en/careers/lawyers)
3. [U.S. News – Barnes & Thornburg LLP Profile](https://law.usnews.com/law-firms/barnes-&-thornburg-llp-613)
4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com – Barnes & Thornburg Jobs](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/barnes)

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