Insurance Coverage Attorney

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Pay Rate: Up to $85/hour

Position Type: Contract, Remote, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

LHH is partnering with a reputable law firm seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney for a fully remote contract opportunity. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney with at least 7 years of experience handling complex insurance coverage and/or bad faith litigation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of first-party and third-party coverage issues, including commercial general liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, professional allied health matters, workers compensation, and/or property and casualty policies. Experience drafting detailed coverage opinions, evaluating insurer and insured obligations, and litigating declaratory relief and bad faith claims in both California state and federal courts is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation matters across California

• Handle all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation

• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-level legal documents, including coverage opinions, dispositive motions, and settlement agreements

• Analyze insurance policies and assess coverage issues across a variety of lines

• Manage caseload independently while collaborating with other team members and firm leadership as needed

• Attend virtual hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in insurance coverage and/or bad faith litigation

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar

• Proven litigation experience in both California state and federal courts

• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance