Property and Casualty Insurance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Property and Casualty Insurance Associate Attorney to join its team. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of insurance coverage and carrier issues, with a preference for additional experience in bad faith insurance matters. This role demands excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a client-focused environment. The firm values drive and exceptional client service.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on property and casualty insurance coverage issues, including policy interpretation and claims disputes.
• Handle complex insurance coverage matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and effectively representing clients' interests.
• Address bad faith insurance issues, including investigations, negotiations, and litigation as necessary.
• Draft and review legal documents, including coverage opinions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies and resolve insurance-related issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers to manage and resolve claims.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently on client matters, demonstrating strong client service and a proactive approach.
• Utilize federal clerkship or state appellate clerkship experience (if applicable) to enhance legal strategies and case management.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in insurance coverage law, with a strong understanding of property and casualty insurance issues.
• Experience in handling bad faith insurance matters is preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and demonstrated writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Federal clerkship or state appellate clerkship experience is a plus.
• Admission to practice in Georgia is preferred, but the firm will consider strong candidates seeking to relocate to Atlanta.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in Georgia is preferred, but the firm is open to considering candidates seeking relocation.

Skills:

• Expertise in property and casualty insurance coverage and bad faith insurance issues.
• Strong analytical and research skills for resolving complex insurance matters.
• Exceptional writing skills for drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a client-focused environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for managing multiple cases and priorities.

For more than a century, this law firm has been recognized as one of the most trusted, skilled, and effective law firms in the United States. It employs approximately 225 attorneys in seven offices. Its lawyers and government consultants are regarded as highly skilled professionals who get the job done through diligence and unparalleled commitment to the highest standards of client service. Based in Florida, they have extensive experience in all areas of international business and related fields. They handle high-stakes class-action and mass tort litigation; significant mergers, acquisitions, and securities offerings; a full range of intellectual property counseling, registration, and litigation; environmental, land use, and real property representation; governmental consulting; commercial financing representation; construction advice, mediation, and litigation; and other legal counseling and business dispute resolution services. They provide enhanced services, resources, and an expanded legal network to nearly two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies.