Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation Attorney

Job Overview: A prominent law firm seeks an experienced Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation Attorney to join its litigation practice in California. This role involves representing clients in insurance and bad faith actions, as well as providing comprehensive insurance coverage services. The ideal candidate brings extensive litigation experience, including all phases from discovery to trial, with strong proficiency in both state and federal court proceedings. This position offers flexibility for remote or in-office work, with opportunities for growth and advancement in a collaborative environment.

Location:

Los Angeles, California

Duties:

• Litigate insurance and bad faith cases in California and other jurisdictions.
• Provide broad insurance coverage services to clients.
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including:
• Motion practice and discovery.
• Alternative dispute resolution and trial preparation.
• Drafting pleadings, briefs, and conducting in-depth legal research and analysis.
• Deliver liability analyses for clients and develop tailored litigation strategies.
• Handle breach of contract and bad faith claims from inception to trial.
• Conduct proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of litigation experience, with at least two years in insurance-related litigation and bad faith cases.
• Demonstrated ability to handle cases through all stages of litigation, including preparation for trial.
• Strong multitasking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities professionally.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials.

Certifications:

Active admission to the California State Bar in good standing.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance and bad faith litigation.
• Expertise in legal research, writing, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to provide strategic legal advice.
• Proficiency with both state and federal court procedures.

Benefits:

• Bonus program including formula-based and discretionary bonuses.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and a generous holiday schedule.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance (discounted group rate).
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Commuter benefits with pre-tax options for parking and transit.
• Access to professional growth and development resources, including:
• Mentorship and business development training.
• Coaching, support, and a professional development curriculum.
• Firm-paid bar dues, continuing legal education (CLEs), and select professional memberships.
• 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.