Insurance Coverage Litigator — P&C Associate Attorney

Kingfisher Recruiting; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing program

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is assisting a prominent AmLaw 200 firm in Miami, FL, to hire a Property & Casualty Insurance Associate Attorney. You will handle sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including bad-faith matters, within a collaborative team that prioritizes client service.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida bar admission, 3–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience, and strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing, required.
• 3–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience
• Substantive experience handling bad-faith insurance matters
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance coverage and bad-faith issues
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to responsiveness and outstanding client service
• Federal judicial clerkship or state appellate clerkship experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Represent insurers and other clients in complex insurance coverage litigation
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, exclusions, and applicable case law
• Handle bad-faith claims and related insurance disputes
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses regarding coverage and bad-faith issues
• Manage matters efficiently while meeting court, client, and internal deadlines
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, strategy, risk, and recommended next steps
• Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, and other professionals to develop effective litigation strategies
• Contribute to a service-oriented team environment that values drive, responsiveness, and high-quality work

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is assisting a prominent AmLaw 200 firm in Miami, FL, to hire a Property & Casualty Insurance Associate Attorney. You will handle sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including bad-faith matters, within a collaborative team that prioritizes client service.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active Florida bar admission, 3–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience, and strong writing and analytical skills.