Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a full‑service AmLaw 100 firm in San Francisco, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in analyzing insurance coverage, preparing coverage opinions, and having strong litigation skills. Responsibilities include engaging in depositions, court hearings, and drafting motions. Competitive compensation and benefits like medical, dental, and 401k with employer match are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in insurance coverage analysis.
• Experience preparing coverage opinions for first-party property and general liability matters.
• Experience in taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting motions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions.
• Engage in litigation including depositions and court hearings.
• Draft and argue motions in court.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Litigation experience

Experience analyzing insurance coverage

Education

Admission to the California Bar

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 hearings, 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.

Qualifications

Admission to the California Bar is required. The candidate must 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, and litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, drafting and arguing motions. Strong research and writing skills are required.

Minimum Salary

USD $190,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $230,000.00/Yr.