Insurance and Bad Faith Recovery Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Insurance and Bad Faith Recovery Attorney to join their team in San Diego, CA. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to advocate for clients wrongfully denied insurance coverage or treated unfairly by insurers. The ideal candidate will have experience in insurance bad faith litigation, coverage disputes, and complex insurance claims. Candidates based in Southern California are preferred, with travel required for hearings, depositions, and other case-related matters.

Duties

• Manage insurance bad faith and coverage dispute cases from inception to resolution.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft complex motions and pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions of key witnesses.
• Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Analyze insurance policies to develop case strategies.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance bad faith or coverage disputes.
• Strong motion-writing and legal research skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to travel as needed for case-related matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work independently.
• Background in insurance litigation at a defense firm is a plus.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period.
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering.
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation.
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk and $150 for a chair (one-time).
• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff.
• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered.
• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month.
• Community engagement support, including matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

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