Insurance Coverage Associate

Cozen O'Connor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department seeks an associate with 3+ years of significant insurance coverage litigation experience to join the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating first-party insurance claims, with an emphasis on breach of contract and bad faith claims.

Responsibilities include managing all aspects of litigation, such as taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of significant insurance coverage litigation experience.
• Experience litigating first-party insurance claims, breach of contract and bad faith.
• Managing all aspects of litigation: taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Active participation in expert inspections and preparation/review of expert reports, with opportunities to participate in trials.
• Texas Bar admission required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings and draft and argue motions.
• Participate in expert inspections and review of expert reports.
• Assist in trials and related proceedings where applicable.

Skills

Insurance litigation experience

Depositions

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

JD or equivalent law degree

Job description

Cozen O’Connor’s Global Insurance Department seeks an associate with 3+ years of significant insurance coverage litigation experience to join the Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating first-party insurance claims, with an emphasis on breach of contract and bad faith claims. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of litigation, such as taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions. The role involves active participation in expert inspections and the preparation and review of expert reports, with opportunities to participate in trials. Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are required. Texas Bar required.

Cozen O’Connor is internationally recognized as a leader in insurance coverage. Our coverage team advises insurance industry clients on complex matters throughout the United States and the world. We represent insurance clients in litigation involving all lines of coverage, as well as bad faith.