Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

The Phoenix office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The ideal candidate will have 1–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and drafting coverage opinions on first party property and general liability matters.

Admission to the Arizona Bar is required, with strong litigation experience including depositions, hearings, and motions. The firm offers competitive comp and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions.
• Experience with first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigation experience including depositions, court hearings, and motions.
• Strong research and writing skills; admission to the Arizona Bar.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contracts of all kinds and represent insurers in complex coverage claims.
• Monitor mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
• Handle depositions, court appearances, and draft/argue motions as needed.
• Collaborate with teams in a growing, collaborative firm environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research & writing

Insurance coverage analysis

Communication skills

Deposition experience

Education

Arizona Bar admission

Job description

The Phoenix, AZ office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first party property and general liability matters. The candidate will have litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearing, and drafting and arguing motions, Strong research and writing skills are required. Admission to the Arizona Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois is a recognized leader in the area of insurance coverage and claims. Our Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting contracts of all kinds and representing insurers in complex coverage claims. Such representation includes monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. The firm represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies. Collectively, our attorneys have experience in virtually every line of business.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in insurance law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in insurance law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.