Insurance Coverage Associate – Bad Faith Litigator

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC represents a prominent AmLaw 200 firm seeking an Associate Attorney for its Property & Casualty Insurance practice in Miami, FL. The role focuses on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including bad-faith matters, in a collaborative, client-service oriented environment.

Ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida bar in good standing, and 3–6 years of coverage litigation experience. Hybrid work model with strong research and writing requirements.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills.
• Active Florida bar admission in good standing required.
• 3–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience with bad-faith matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurers and clients in complex insurance coverage litigation.
• Analyze policies, coverage issues, exclusions, and applicable law.
• Handle bad-faith claims and related disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses on coverage and bad-faith issues.
• Manage matters efficiently with deadlines and client expectations.
• Communicate case developments, strategy, and next steps to clients.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, and professionals to develop strategies.
• Contribute to a service-oriented team environment with high-quality work.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Teamwork

Client service

Deadline-driven

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC represents a prominent AmLaw 200 firm seeking an Associate Attorney for its Property & Casualty Insurance practice in Miami, FL. The role focuses on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including bad-faith matters, in a collaborative, client-service oriented environment.

Ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida bar in good standing, and 3–6 years of coverage litigation experience. Hybrid work model with strong research and writing requirements.