Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Associate

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP seeks a qualified attorney to analyze insurance coverage and prepare opinions for first-party property and general liability matters. The role includes handling depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting motions in both state and federal courts nationwide.

Candidates with experience in insurance law or substantive litigation and a demonstrated interest in insurance matters are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance coverage or substantive litigation preferred.
• Interest in insurance law a plus.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for first-party property and general liability matters.
• Take depositions and attend court hearings.
• Draft and argue motions in state and federal courts nationwide.

Job description

Overview

• The role entails analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions specifically for first party property and general liability matters.
• Key litigation responsibilities include taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• The firm's Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting various contracts and representing insurers in complex coverage claims, which spans monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts nationwide.
• The practice group advises a diverse client base, including primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies.
• While specific experience in insurance law is preferred, the firm is also interested in candidates with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law.