Insurance Coverage​/Bad Faith Defense Litigator

Overview

Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith Defense Litigator (5+ Years) — Kansas City, MO (Preferred) | St. Louis, MO (Considered)

Practice Area:
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Defense

Licensure:
Missouri + Illinois or Kansas

I'm working with a mid-sized litigation boutique that is expanding its insurance coverage and bad faith defense practice. The firm is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience handling complex insurance coverage litigation matters. Kansas City is strongly preferred, though St. Louis candidates will also be considered.

This role is well-suited for an attorney who is comfortable managing cases independently while collaborating with a team on high-level litigation strategy. The firm handles sophisticated coverage matters and values strong writing, policy analysis, and courtroom skills.

• Insurance coverage and bad faith litigation defense experience
• Ability to manage files through all stages of litigation
• Experience drafting pleadings, briefs, and dispositive motions
• Insurance policy review and legal analysis
• Preparing insurance coverage opinions
• Handling written discovery and document productions
• Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
• Court appearances and trial preparation experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Missouri license plus Illinois or Kansas
• 5+ years of relevant insurance coverage/bad faith defense experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on complex matters

• Sophisticated insurance coverage and bad faith defense work
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Stable, well-supported litigation platform
• Collaborative team environment with long-term growth potential

Shannon Flower
Recruiter | gpac (Growing People and Companies)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.