Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Partner

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in San Francisco, CA seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice with 8–15 years of experience in analyzing insurance coverage and drafting coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience—including depositions, court hearings, and motions—strong research and writing skills, and admission to the California Bar.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in insurance coverage analysis.
• Experience drafting coverage opinions for first party property and general liability.
• Strong research and writing skills required.
• Admission to the California Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for insurers.
• Engage in litigation tasks including depositions, court hearings, and drafting/moving motions.
• Monitor and interpret contracts and coverage issues across state and federal courts.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation experience

Strong research and writing

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Overview

The San Francisco, CA 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 eight (8) to fifteen (15) 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 California 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.

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Minimum Salary

USD $190,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $230,000.00/Yr.