Insurance Litigation Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Special Counsel with 5-10 years of experience to join its Insurance Team in Los Angeles, California. The team represents major insurers in complex litigation across California and nationwide, handling class action defense and insurance bad faith matters.

Duties

• Defend insurers in complex litigation, including class action defense.
• Handle insurance bad faith and extracontractual matters.
• Engage in motion practice and legal writing, including dispositive and complex discovery motions.
• Manage matters in state and federal courts, including discovery strategy and depositions.
• Independently manage projects while collaborating within a team environment.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in insurer-side litigation.
• Experience in class action defense and bad faith matters.
• Coverage experience is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Admitted and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellence in motion practice and legal writing.
• Experience in appellate matters is a plus.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Strong collaboration skills within a team environment.

Benefits

• Flexibility on hours expectations.
• No book-of-business requirement.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.