Bad Faith & Insurance Coverage Partner

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

11d•$190,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Orange County, California office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The role focuses on insurance coverage and claims, including interpreting contracts and representing insurers in complex coverage claims. Representation may involve 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 concerning first-party property and general liability matters, as well as substantive litigation experience. The firm is also interested in developing talented attorneys with excellent litigation skills, a demonstrated interest in insurance law, and an interest in working in a growing, collaborative firm.

Requirements

Admission to the California Bar is required.
Strong research and writing skills are required.
Litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
The ideal candidate will have 8 to 15 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first-party property and general liability matters.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law are suitable qualifications for developing attorneys.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance law.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions regarding first-party property and general liability matters.
Represent insurers in complex coverage claims, including monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
Conduct litigation activities, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.