Litigation Associate

Reference #: 105

JOB SUMMARY

Kutak Rock LLP seeks a full-time associate attorney to join the Litigation Department in its Philadelphia office. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience handling insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. Other litigation experience, including insurance defense and/or creditors rights litigation may be helpful and will be considered.QUALIFICATIONS: Skills & Abilities

Strong verbal communication and writing skills

Excellent judgment

Ability and confidence to work independentlyQUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school required. Preference given to those with strong academic credentials

3+ years of relevant experience

Experience representing the insurer in litigation involving the following: commercial lines policies, personal lines policies, and umbrella and excess policies.

Experience analyzing coverage questions, preparing opinions, and litigating coverage claims, including taking cases through discovery and dispositive motion practice

Experience litigating insurance bad faith and extracontractual claims through dispositive motion practice

Trial experience is a plusBenefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible Time Off Plan. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.About the Firm

Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to "allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person," and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.An Equal Opportunity Employer