Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Attorney
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Attorney
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We are working with a well-established, top-end law firm having a growing and dynamic litigation practice. The firm conducts a complex litigation and sophisticated business transactions practice in a broad range of industries on behalf of domestic and international clients through its California, Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and Hong Kong offices. It is currently seeking an Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Attorney with 5+ yrs. of experience to join its Los Angeles, California office.
Responsibilities include litigating insurance and bad faith actions in California and other jurisdictions and providing a wide range of insurance coverage services to the firm’s clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive policy analysis and coverage opinion experience, as well as extensive experience with all facets of litigation (including bad faith litigation), namely: conducting legal research; doing legal and policy analysis; establishing case strategy; issuing and answering discovery; conducting and defending depositions; engaging in motion practice; preparing legal briefs and memoranda (including pre-trial memoranda); engaging in alternative dispute resolution; preparing for trial; and doing any other necessary litigation work, including post-trial and appellate work. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely or in the office . Salary is $150,000 - $200,000 depending upon experience. California attorney licensure in good standing is required.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5+) years of solid litigation experience, with at least two (2+) years handling coverage matters and litigating bad faith and/or insurance-related actions
- Ability to handle breach of contract litigation, bad faith litigation, and other insurance litigation from inception to trial, handling all facets of litigation, namely: legal research; legal and policy analysis; case and trial strategy planning; preparation of legal memoranda, pleadings, motions (and responses thereto), briefs, pre-trial memoranda, and post-trial filings, as appropriate, including appellate filings; and all elements of discovery and deposition practice.
- Demonstrated experience providing liability analyses to clients and fashioning litigation strategies commensurate with the case
- Experience with both state and federal court proceedings
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner
- JD with excellent academic credentials
- Base salary range of $150,000 - $200,000 , commensurate with experience
- Generous formula bonus program with the potential for additional discretionary bonuses
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Unlimited PTO and Generous Holiday Schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Pet insurance (discounted group rate)
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Commuter benefits spending account, including pre-tax parking and transit plans
- Employee assistance plan for employees and family members
- Opportunities for advancement, together with a mentoring and a robust professional development curriculum
- Business development training, coaching, and support
- Firm paid bar dues, CLEs, and membership in select professional organizations
- Employee referral program
About the Firm
Attorneys join the firm for the same reasons that they decided to practice law: to solve challenging legal problems for diverse and dynamic clients. The firm has a collegial and empowering work culture fostering an environment encouraging entrepreneurialism and personal development. Its attorneys work with industry professionals and are continually expanding their depths of expertise, building partnerships, and offering mentorships along the way. The firm is dedicated to providing professional growth and development opportunities to its attorneys. It encourages their direct interaction with senior attorneys and clients, even at the junior level, and works hard to enhance attorney learning and growth opportunities in an exciting work environment. The firm respects and values all individual contributions and perspectives and has cultivated a firm culture in which different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives unite to promote the firm’s thriving practice.
The firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applying
Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to The candidate’s application must include a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably unedited by others). Cover letters are appreciated, but not required. (We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise we will review all submitted resumes.)
About Hire Counsel
Hire Counsel is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By connecting good lawyers with our clients, we help attorneys find a permanent home. We also provide individuals with the option to work on contract (temporary) assignments to aid their stability as they proceed with their job searches. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.
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