Job Description

Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith Defense Litigator (5+ Years)

Kansas City, MO (Preferred) | St. Louis, MO (Possible) | Hybrid

A well-established litigation boutique with approximately 200 employees is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith Defense Attorney to join its Kansas City office. Candidates in St. Louis will also be considered. This is a hybrid position offering significant responsibility, autonomy, and long-term growth.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience handling insurance coverage and bad faith litigation defense matters who can independently manage complex cases while collaborating with a sophisticated litigation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage files through all stages of litigation, both autonomously and as part of a case team

• Conduct fact investigations

• Handle document productions and discovery

• Prepare witnesses for depositions

• Take and defend depositions

• Draft pleadings, briefs, and motions

• Review and analyze insurance policies, contracts, and related legal documents

• Prepare detailed insurance coverage opinions

• Prepare for and attend court hearings

• Trial preparation and attendance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of insurance coverage and bad faith litigation defense experience

• Licensed in Missouri and Illinois or Kansas

• Strong experience with insurance policy review and coverage analysis

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently on complex matters

• Strong legal research and writing skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Basic and voluntary life insurance

  • Long-term disability insurance

  • 401(k) with employer matching

For more information call Jessica at 605-705-4855 or email resume to jessica.rehder@gogpac.com

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.