Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Associate in New Orleans. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation, with a strong understanding of professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers insurance policies.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Manage all facets of discovery and discovery motion practice.
• Conduct depositions and make court appearances.
• Engage in business development and client management.
• Independently manage cases.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance coverage issues.
• Extensive civil litigation experience.
• Experience with business development preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Louisiana.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

The Louisiana office employs seven adept lawyers. Area of concentration is energy law. Attorneys represent leading energy corporations. Some of their key practice areas consist of offshore exploration-production, transportation-delivery of hydrocarbons, and decommissioning activities. Moreover, they provide counsel on acquisitions-divestitures of upstream, midstream, and downstream assets.