Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Partner

Lewis Brisbois; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The ideal candidate has eight to fifteen years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters, with litigation experience including depositions and motions.

California Bar admission is required. The firm emphasizes a collaborative environment, provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package,

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first party property and general liability matters.
• Strong litigation experience including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Excellent research and writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and render coverage opinions on complex insurance coverage issues.
• Litigate on behalf of insurers in state and federal courts when necessary, including depositions and motions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and pleadings; participate in mediations and arbitrations where applicable.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Motions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in insurance law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm.

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.