Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Attorney (Associate and Senior Attorney)Location: Kansas City, MOBase salary: Associate $120,000 to $140,000 | Senior Attorney $150,000 to $200,000, plus bonusAbout the FirmOur client is an established civil litigation defense and trial firm with about 100 attorneys across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Its Kansas City insurance coverage group represents insurers in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation across Missouri and Kansas, where this work is especially active. The group is led by an equity partner whose practice has outgrown the current team.The RoleThe firm is hiring at two levels: an associate with 3+ years of litigation experience and a senior attorney with 8+ years in coverage and bad faith work.

Both seats support an existing, growing practice, so no book of business is required. You will analyze policies, write coverage opinions and litigate declaratory judgment and extra-contractual cases from filing through trial.What You Will DoReview insurance policies and draft coverage opinions and reservation of rights lettersLitigate coverage and bad faith matters in state and federal courtTake and defend depositions and prepare witnessesDraft pleadings, dispositive motions and briefs, and argue motionsPrepare for trial, including direct and cross examinationAdvise claims professionals on exposure and strategyWhat You BringJD with active Missouri and Kansas licenses (tell us if Kansas is in process)Associate: 3+ years of litigation with an insurance defense or personal injury background, strong writing and a real interest in coverage workSenior Attorney: 8+ years with substantial insurer-side coverage and bad faith litigation, ready to run complex files independently from day oneHands-on deposition, motion and hearing experienceExcellent legal analysis and writingCompensation and BenefitsBase salary by level as listed above, plus a bonus for hours above an 1,800 billable target. Primarily in-office, with added flexibility for senior attorneys.

Medical, dental, vision, basic and voluntary life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with match.