Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Partner

Lewis Brisbois; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice with 8–15 years of experience in analyzing coverage and preparing opinions on first-party property and general liability matters.

The candidate should have litigation experience, including depositions, court hearings, and drafting or arguing motions, with strong research and writing skills. California Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions.
• Experience in litigation including depositions, court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong research and writing skills; admission to the California Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage for first-party property and general liability matters.
• Prepare and argue coverage opinions for insurers.
• Assist in litigation tasks such as depositions and motions as needed.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation

Deposition

Research & writing

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

The Walnut Creek, 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
• 401k with employer match