Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an insurance coverage attorney to analyze coverage and prepare opinions on first party property and general liability matters.

Ideal candidates have litigation experience including depositions, court appearances, and drafting and arguing motions; the firm supports a hybrid work arrangement and welcomes applicants with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting insurance contracts and coverage disputes.
• Experience representing insurers in coverage claims.
• Hybrid work arrangement and flexibility to meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and advise on insurance coverage issues for first party property and general liability matters.
• Prepare coverage opinions and recommend course of action for insurers.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation experience

Deposition

Court hearings

Motions drafting

Job description

Overview

• The role involves analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions specifically regarding first party property and general liability matters.
• Required experience includes litigation, specifically taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• The firm's Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting contracts and representing insurers in complex coverage claims, which include monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
• The practice represents a broad range of clients, including primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third‑party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies.
• The firm is open to candidates with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law, even if they do not have prior insurance law experience.
• The position operates on a hybrid work arrangement.