Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with insurance coverage experience to join our New York, NY office. This hybrid position is part of our Professional Liability Practice Group, which specializes in complex insurance claims analysis and high-stakes coverage litigation for insurance company clients, including Directors and Officers (D&O), Errors and Omissions (E&O), and professional liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage issues involving professional lines claims, including D&O/management liability and E&O matters.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Evaluate claims, policies, and underlying litigation materials to assess coverage obligations and potential exposure.
• Assist with coverage litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation materials.
• Advise insurance company clients on coverage matters and collaborate with claims professionals, adjusters, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel and participate in court hearings and oral arguments.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters under D&O, E&O, or EPL liability policies.
• Cyber coverage experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in a billable-hour environment preferred.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Exposure to both coverage counseling and coverage-related litigation, including emerging areas of risk such as cyber-related claims.
• Opportunity to develop substantive expertise and build direct client relationships.
• National platform with the flexibility to collaborate across offices and work with attorneys nationwide.
• Collaborative culture focused on mentorship, professional development, and accessible leadership.
• Clear path for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

Pay

$125,000 USD - $155,000 USD

About the Firm

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states: California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. With 40 years of experience, our firm specializes in dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials. The majority of Tressler attorneys focus on representing the insurance industry in coverage analysis, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. We also handle commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law, intellectual property, and condominium/common interest community association law.

Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years and is a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., recognized for employee happiness and positive management reviews.