Overview As an Insurance Coverage Attorney in our New York office, you will advise on sophisticated coverage issues and represent clients in both litigation and strategic counseling. You will join a collaborative, fast-paced team with a strong regional reputation in insurance and litigation, handling matters from policy analysis to courtroom advocacy. You'll shape coverage opinions, discovery strategy, and motions, while maintaining direct communication with insurers and clients. This role offers growth opportunities and exposure to high-level coverage work in a supportive environment.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Health and benefits package
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Exposure to sophisticated coverage matters
Responsibilities- Analyze and interpret insurance policies and coverage issues
- Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and declination letters
- Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Conduct legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and discovery
- Represent clients in court appearances, mediations, and depositions
- Communicate directly with insurers, insureds, and opposing counsel
- Manage case files independently while collaborating with partners and team members
Key requirements- J.D.
- Active admission to the New York Bar
- 3+ years of insurance coverage and/or insurance defense experience preferred
- Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Experience handling complex litigation matters is a plus
- Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters effectively
- Professional, client-focused communication skills
- collaborative mindset
- professional communication
- analytical thinking
- insurance coverage analysis
- legal writing
- legal research
