Insurance Bad Faith Trial Attorney – Associate

Orionplacement; Lancaster (CA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Confidential Employer in California seeks an attorney with a strong background in insurance coverage or bad faith litigation to join a respected team. The role emphasizes drafting pleadings, managing depositions, and trial preparation in state and federal courts.

You will analyze policies, conduct coverage research, and collaborate with experienced trial lawyers on high-stakes cases. California bar in good standing is required, with 2+ years’ relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• Active California Bar license and good standing in CA.
• 2+ years of insurance coverage or insurance bad faith litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of California insurance law and procedures.
• Familiarity with FRCP and CA CCP in practice.
• Experience handling first- and/or third-party insurance claims and coverage analysis.
• Solid legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

Aufgaben

• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions in state and federal court.
• Analyze insurance policies, claims files, and adjuster conduct to identify bad faith exposure.
• Conduct and defend depositions of insureds, adjusters, underwriters, and expert witnesses.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Research California insurance law and coverage issues to develop strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, and litigation support professionals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Manage deadlines and multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment.

Kenntnisse

California Bar license

Insurance coverage experience

Insurance bad faith litigation

California insurance law

FRCP/California CCP familiarity

First/third-party claims analysis

Legal research and writing

Independent yet collaborative

Jobbeschreibung

Confidential Employer in California seeks an attorney with a strong background in insurance coverage or bad faith litigation to join a respected team. The role emphasizes drafting pleadings, managing depositions, and trial preparation in state and federal courts.

You will analyze policies, conduct coverage research, and collaborate with experienced trial lawyers on high-stakes cases. California bar in good standing is required, with 2+ years’ relevant experience.