Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

The Lafayette, LA office of Lewis Brisbois seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice, bringing a proven record in coverage analysis and related litigation. The role emphasizes drafting coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.

The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of relevant experience, strong research and writing skills, and admission to the Louisiana Bar. The firm offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and drafting coverage opinions.
• Litigation experience including depositions, court hearings, and motions.
• Admission to the Louisiana Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Handle litigation tasks including depositions, hearings, and drafting/arguing motions.
• Conduct research and writing to support insurance coverage work and related proceedings.
• Support insurers in complex coverage claims and multi-jurisdictional disputes.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Coverage opinions

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Louisiana Bar admission

Job description

The Lafayette, LA 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, Strong research and writing skills are required. Admission to the Louisiana 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.