Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney for its Overland Park office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in handling insurance coverage disputes within the commercial insurance sector. This role involves working within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the state bar corresponding to the office location.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to handle multiple projects effectively.
• Commitment to the local community.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.

This firm's attorneys serve clients across the United States in a variety of practice areas in over seven offices, including Kansas City. They believe that they provide an excellent place to work, with better benefits, compensation and a better environment than most firms. They believe in equal employment opportunity, and recognize that they need a diverse group of people and ideas and that this is important to the firm's success. Its attorneys have the experience and knowledge to create strategic solutions for complicated legal issues.