Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation Attorney to join its dynamic litigation team in Seattle, WA. The role involves handling complex insurance and bad faith litigation matters, with a focus on providing strategic legal counsel and representation to clients. The successful candidate will have significant experience managing litigation from inception through trial, working on insurance coverage matters, and representing clients in both state and federal courts.

Duties:

• Litigate insurance coverage and bad faith actions in Washington and other jurisdictions as required.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, handling motion practice, conducting depositions, and engaging in discovery.
• Develop and implement legal strategies tailored to client needs and case circumstances.
• Represent clients in mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings.
• Provide liability analysis and risk assessments to clients, guiding them through complex insurance coverage issues.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure high-quality legal representation and compliance with client objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum of four years of litigation experience, with at least two years focused on insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.
• Strong background in managing complex litigation from inception to trial, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Experience in both state and federal court proceedings.
• Ability to provide strategic counsel on breach of contract, bad faith, and other insurance-related disputes.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client management and teamwork.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

• An active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar.
• California Bar admission is a plus but not required.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research and writing, with strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle complex litigation independently and as part of a team.
• Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Familiarity with insurance laws and regulations, especially in Washington State.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced legal environment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance at a discounted group rate.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Unlimited PTO and a generous holiday schedule.
• A hybrid work environment with flexibility.
• Firm-paid bar dues, CLEs, and memberships to select professional organizations.
• Opportunities for professional development, including mentoring, business development coaching, and advancement within the firm.
• Commuter benefits, including pre-tax parking and transit plans.
• Employee assistance programs for staff and family members.

This job listing is managed by a recruitment firm representing the hiring law firm. Candidates will be considered for placement directly with the firm.

For more than 70 years, this firm has given high-quality legal advice to wide range of clients. They handle complex business in 11 offices worldwide with more than 100 lawyers on board. With offices in Redwood City, San Francisco, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle, Las Vegas, Boston, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong, they offer a full range of legal advice, from complex litigation to high-value deals. Their areas of practice include business and commercial litigation, class action and complex litigation, construction, corporate and businesses transactions, employment, environmental, estate planning and wealth management, food, beverage and hospitality, insurance services, intellectual property, product liability and torts, professional liability, tax, trials, real estate, and many more.