Senior Counsel - Liability and Excess Coverage

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Counsel specializing in Liability and Excess Coverage to join their team in California. The role involves providing coverage advice and litigation services to domestic insurers concerning commercial general liability and excess policies.

Duties

• Analyze rights and obligations under insurance policies and draft coverage opinions.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal correspondence.
• Meet and confer with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Manage matters, deadlines, and client communication proactively.

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admitted to practice in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington, with emphasis on California.
• Experience in insurance coverage and coverage litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in relevant state(s).

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Oral communication.
• Organizational and time-management.
• Problem-solving.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility and remote work opportunities.
• Flexible time off and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Student loan reimbursement.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306