Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A reputable law firm seeks a skilled Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation Attorney with a minimum of five years of litigation experience to join its California team. This role offers flexibility for remote or in-office work, with responsibilities that include litigating insurance and bad faith cases in California and beyond, as well as delivering comprehensive insurance coverage services to clients. The position is ideal for attorneys experienced in all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation.

Location:

• San Jose, CA

Duties:

• Litigate insurance and bad faith cases in California and other jurisdictions.
• Provide a full range of insurance coverage services to clients.
• Manage all facets of litigation, including:
  • Motion practice and discovery processes.
  • Alternative dispute resolution and trial preparation.
  • Drafting pleadings and briefs.
  • Conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Prepare liability analyses for clients and create tailored litigation strategies.
• Handle both state and federal court proceedings.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of solid litigation experience, including at least two years in insurance-related and bad faith litigation.
• Proven ability to handle breach of contract and bad faith cases from initiation through trial.
• Experience managing multiple cases and priorities with professionalism and efficiency.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) with excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Active admission to the California State Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong foundation in insurance litigation, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive litigation strategies and providing liability analysis.
• Experience with federal and state court procedures.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Generous bonus program, including formula-based and discretionary bonuses.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Pet insurance (discounted group rate).
  • Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Commuter benefits with pre-tax options for parking and transit.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and generous holiday schedule.
• Employee assistance programs for employees and their families.
• Professional growth opportunities, including:
  • Mentorship and business development support.
  • Training, coaching, and professional development curriculum.
  • Paid bar dues, CLEs, and membership to select professional organizations.
  • Employee referral program.

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.