Description:
A Leading, Sector-Focused Global Law Firm has an opportunity in New Mexico for a senior insurance coverage litigation attorney with 10+ years of experience. Ideally, this attorney is located in Santa Fe or Albuquerque. We are looking for a bright, ambitious, highly motivated lawyer, with experience in complex insurance coverage litigation matters. Excellent writing skills are a must.Our Southwest regional practice represents and advises insurers in coverage matters involving both property and liability insurance, including CGL, professional liability, inland marine, construction defects, and directors' and officers' liability. The firm represents insurers in coverage and bad faith litigation in federal and state courts throughout the Southwest.
Responsibilities:
- Draft pleadings and briefs;
- Prepare and respond to written discovery
- Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients;
- Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing recommendations for clients;
- Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis;
- Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required;
Education and Experience Required:
- Admitted to practice and resident in New Mexico - additional admission(s) a plus;
- 10+ years of insurance coverage experience;
- Excellent academic credentials;
- Solid work history.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
- Ability to work independently
- Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills;
- Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
- Ability to handle time sensitive matters,;
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.