Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lafayette, LA office of Lewis Brisbois seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The ideal candidate will have 2–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.

Candidate must have litigation experience, including depositions, court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions, with strong research and writing skills. Louisiana Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• Two to seven years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigation experience including depositions, court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contracts of all kinds and represent insurers in complex coverage claims.
• Monitor mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
• Provide coverage opinions and analysis for insurance matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research and writing

Deposition experience

Motions drafting

Education

Louisiana Bar admission

Job description

Overview

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.