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

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois in Lafayette, LA is actively seeking 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 on first party property and general liability matters.

Litigation experience, including depositions and motions, is required, with strong research and writing skills. Admission to the Louisiana Bar is required.

Qualifications

• At least two to seven years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions.
• Litigation experience including taking depositions, court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Admission to the Louisiana Bar is required.
• Strong research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze coverage and prepare coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigate matters including depositions, court hearings, and motions.
• Research and write persuasive legal briefs and memoranda.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation

Legal research & writing

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 offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.