Associate Attorney Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation

Smart Justice California; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Associate Attorney specialized in Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation to join their remote team. This role requires strong legal research and writing skills, with a focus on insurance litigation. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Arizona and possess a keen attention to detail, contributing to complex claims analysis and litigation preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience level 0–5 years.
• Bar admission in Arizona is mandatory.
• Interest or background in insurance law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft coverage opinions.
• Prepare motions and litigation pleadings.
• Draft coverage position letters.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed attorney in Arizona

Job description

Position Title: Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation (Remote)
Experience Level: 0–5 years
Bar Admission: Must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona (admission in New Mexico or Nevada is a plus)
Location Requirement: Must reside in Arizona. This is a remote position; occasional in-person attendance at firm meetings or court appearances is required.

Practice Focus:
Insurance coverage analysis and opinion work
Drafting coverage position letters
Insurance coverage litigation (declaratory judgment actions)
Insurance bad faith litigation
Supporting coverage counsel duties on complex claims

Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth legal research and draft detailed coverage opinions
Draft coverage position letters
Draft and respond to discovery requests
Prepare and respond to motions and litigation pleadings
Ideal Candidate Traits:
Exceptional legal research and writing skills
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Interest in or prior background in insurance law (preferred but not required)