Coverage/Bad Faith Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sherman Oaks is seeking a skilled Coverage/Bad Faith Litigation Associate Attorney to handle a variety of insurance coverage and bad faith litigation matters. The role involves analyzing coverage issues, writing opinions, defending declaratory relief actions, and handling bad faith claims.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze coverage issues and provide coverage opinions for commercial, personal, and specialty lines insurers.
• Draft reservations of rights and coverage disclaimer letters.
• Prosecute and defend insurance declaratory relief actions.
• Defend insurance bad faith actions and advise on bad faith exposure.
• Research and draft motions for summary judgment and other pleadings.
• Manage all phases of coverage and bad faith-related discovery, including written discovery and depositions.
• Handle coverage and bad faith settlement procedures, including mediations.
• Review insurance policies and advise clients on coverage issues related to first-party property claims, general liability, errors and omissions liability, or health liability.
• Draft legal documents such as opinion letters, briefs, motions, and discovery requests.

Requirements:

• 3-10 years of experience in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation.
• Strong experience with all aspects of coverage and bad faith-related litigation, including discovery and trial preparation.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing.
• Experience with insurance defense litigation is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior writing and research abilities; applicants are encouraged to submit a writing sample.
• Effective communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• Certification or coursework in insurance law or related field is a plus.

This AV-rated firm has offices located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, San Diego, Reno/Tahoe, and Sacramento. This firm has over 60 attorneys and has been practicing for over 35 years. This firm is a full-service law firm that provides litigation defense as well as business consultation legal services in a range of practice areas. This firm has been recognized by Super Lawyers.