Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois•Costa Mesa, CA

11d•$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 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 attorneys with insurance law experience as well as developing attorneys with strong litigation skills and a demonstrated interest in insurance law. This role offers an opportunity to join a growing, collaborative firm. The listed salary range is USD $135,000 to $180,000 per year.

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 California Bar.

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance law.
Substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law.

Responsibilities

Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions concerning 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 in state and federal courts.