Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney in Saint Louis, MO. 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, focusing on complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters.

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.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organization skills.
• Outstanding judgment and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Commitment to the local community.

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar corresponding to the office location.

Skills

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

This firm has the reputation as a top choice of clients who have the most difficult, challenging, must-win litigation. No one is hired or retained unless he or she is expected to become a partner. The low partner to associate ratio allows associates to take on substantial responsibilities right away, to work with partners directly and informally, and to enjoy client contact at an early stage. This firms general business practice includes all areas of trial and appellate work in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as matters involving corporate transactions, employee benefits, environmental, labor and employment, real estate and trusts and estates matters. The firm's clients conduct their business throughout the Midwest, the rest of the country, and throughout the world.