Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Miami seeks an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The role focuses on analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.

Applicants should have litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, drafting and arguing motions, and federal court experience. The firm represents insurers, reinsurers, and related entities, and welcomes candidates with a

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing complex insurance coverage issues.
• Ability to draft and argue motions before courts.
• Strong understanding of contracts interpretation in coverage disputes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Engage in litigation tasks including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting/arguing motions in federal and state courts.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Court hearings

Motions drafting/arguing

Federal court experience

Job description

Overview

• The role involves analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first party property and general liability matters.
• Required experience includes litigation, taking depositions, attending court hearings, drafting and arguing motions, and federal court experience.
• The firm's Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting contracts of all kinds and representing insurers in complex coverage claims, including monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
• The practice represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies.
• While experience in insurance law is preferred, the firm is also interested in developing talented attorneys with excellent skills in any litigation arena and a demonstrated interest in insurance law.