Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Ridgeland, MS

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice in its Jackson, Mississippi office. The practice interprets insurance contracts and represents insurers in complex coverage claims, including through 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 firm is interested in candidates with insurance law experience as well as developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in insurance law, and strong litigation skills. The position is described as hybrid in the posting’s tags.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance law.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance coverage matters, including first-party property and general liability claims.
Prepare insurance coverage opinions.
Conduct litigation work, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.