Associate Attorney, Insurance Coverage

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class-actions
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda
• Analyze insurance policies and claims, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft motions, pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery requests, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents
• Attend court hearings and mediations
• Manage and supervise associates and paralegals

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in all courts in New York is required. Admitted to practice in both New York and Jersey is preferred.
• 3-4+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with product liability policies
• A good amount of depositions experience
• State and federal court experience

Education and Experience

• Excellent academic credentials
• Solid work history

Skills and Abilities

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Pay

The salary range for this position is $165,000-180,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.