Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Phoenix, Arizona office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The practice interprets insurance contracts and represents insurers in complex coverage claims, including 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, across virtually every line of business. Candidates with insurance law experience are preferred, but the firm is also interested in developing talented attorneys with excellent litigation skills and a demonstrated interest in insurance law. The position offers an opportunity to work in a growing, collaborative firm.

Requirements

One to seven years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first-party property and general liability matters.
Litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
Strong research and writing skills.
Admission to the Arizona Bar.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance law.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions regarding first-party property and general liability matters.
Participate in litigation, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
Support insurance coverage matters involving monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation.