Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

3d•$135,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Orange County, California office of Lewis Brisbois is seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice. The practice interprets 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 firm is interested in attorneys with insurance law experience as well as talented developing attorneys with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law. The role offers the opportunity to work in a growing, collaborative firm.

Requirements

Admission to the California Bar is required.
At least one to seven years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first-party property and general liability matters is sought.
Litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
Strong research and writing skills.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law are suitable 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.
Take depositions, attend court hearings, and draft and argue motions.
Support insurance coverage matters, including monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation.