Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. Ideal candidates will have 2–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters, plus litigation experience including depositions, court appearances and motions.

Federal court experience and admission to the Florida Bar are required.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar admission required.
• 2–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage.
• Experience preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigation experience including depositions, court hearings, and drafting/motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for clients.
• Handle depositions and participate in court hearings.
• Draft and argue motions in relevant cases.
• Work on matters in state and federal courts in Florida and beyond.

Skills

Litigation experience

Federal court experience

Insurance coverage analysis

Deposition & motions

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

The Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 two (2) to seven (7) 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. Federal court experience is required. Admission to the Florida 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