Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Partner

Lewis Brisbois•Walnut Creek, CA

11d•$190,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Walnut Creek, California 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. The ideal candidate has experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions involving first-party property and general liability matters. The firm is also interested in talented attorneys with substantive litigation experience, strong skills, and a demonstrated interest in insurance law. The role offers the opportunity to join a growing, collaborative firm.

Requirements

Eight to fifteen years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first-party property and general liability matters is sought for the ideal candidate.
Litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
Strong research and writing skills.
Admission to the California Bar is required.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law are relevant qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance law.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance coverage matters involving first-party property and general liability claims.
Prepare insurance coverage opinions.
Handle litigation, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
Represent insurer clients in complex coverage claims, including monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation.