Insurance Coverage Attorney
About the role
Kennedys, a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked global law firm serving insurers and the London market, is seeking motivated and dynamic attorneys to join its national and international insurance coverage practice. The position is based in our New York office, but our culture fosters collaboration daily.
Responsibilities
- Work on complex insurance coverage disputes, including bad faith and analysis of coverage issues.
- Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, and dispositive motions.
- Conduct discovery in insurance coverage litigation.
- Take and defend depositions, attend court conferences, and argue motions (helpful but not required).
Requirements
Candidates must be admitted and in good standing in New York. Additional admissions in other states are a plus.
Qualifications
At least two years of relevant coverage experience, including a strong litigation background.
Skills
Strong analytical skills, excellent writing and communication abilities, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Significant business development training, dedicated associate and partner mentors, and a firm-wide associate committee to liaise with the partners.
Pay
Competitive salary, annual performance-based raises, discretionary bonus, and benefits package offered. Attorney compensation ranges from $135,000 to $220,000 annually. Salary is contingent upon level of experience, practice group, location and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.