Job Description
Our client's growing and dynamic insurance practice has an opportunity for an Insurance Coverage Litigation and Bad Faith Attorney with a minimum of four years of insurance coverage litigation and bad faith experience to join our Los Angeles or Menlo Park offices.
For the right candidate, we will consider a remote position for an attorney admitted and residing in California.
Founded 70 years ago, our client maintains offices throughout California, as well as in Las Vegas, New York, Seattle, and Paris, with an affiliate office in Hong Kong. We advise clients on complex litigation and sophisticated business transactions in a broad range of industries on behalf of domestic and international businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on client relationships, pragmatic results and exceptional value.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates must have at least four years of experience handling first-party insurance coverage and bad faith litigation matters in State and Federal court.
They should be able to manage cases from inception through trial including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, attending court hearings, and conducting legal research, analysis and writing.
Experience providing coverage analysis to clients, including experience with commercial general liability, commercial property, homeowners, automobile, and D&O policies is a plus.
Our ideal candidate will also have experience drafting coverage opinions, reviewing and analyzing claims data, preparing coverage letters, conducting policy review and analysis, and providing a wide range of insurance coverage services to our clients.
Candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, have excellent writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills, and be able to handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner.
Experience with managing e-discovery is a plus but not required.
CA Bar admission is required.
Why Join US:
Lawyers join our firm for the same reason they decided to practice law: to solve challenging legal problems for diverse and dynamic clients. The firm has a collegial and empowering work culture which fosters an environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and personal development. Our attorneys work with industry professionals who are continually expanding their depth of expertise, building partnerships, and offering mentorships along the way. We are dedicated to providing professional growth and development opportunities. Our mid-size firm atmosphere encourages direct interaction with senior attorneys and clients, even at the junior level, and contributes greatly to learning and growing in an exciting work environment. The firm respects and values all individual contributions and perspectives, and has cultivated a firm culture where different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives come together and thrive.
Compensation & Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $165,000 commensurate with experience. In addition to base compensation, the firm offers a generous bonus and paid time off program; medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k); commuter benefits; pet insurance; employee assistance plan; the potential for additional discretionary bonuses; and hybrid work arrangements. We also offer opportunities for advancement and professional development opportunities.
To apply, please include a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably not edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated but not required.