Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Responsibilities

• Analyzing insurance and reinsurance policies and drafting detailed coverage opinions.
• Reviewing complex insurance contracts and assessing related legal issues.
• Advising on risk transfer strategies.
• Communicating with clients to provide clear and strategic coverage recommendations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Managing litigation caseloads, including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, both independently and under supervision.
• Performing in-depth legal research and responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Maintaining strong client relationships by adhering to client guidelines and delivering exceptional service.
• Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required. (CT, PA, NJ is a plus).
• Federal Court experience is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage or related fields (e.g., reinsurance, regulatory).
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to delivering error-free work.
• Experience with written discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance coverage or similar insurance-related work.

Skills

• Good judgment.
• Strong and professional communication skills.
• A friendly, outgoing demeanor.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match).
• Flexible work options.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set.

Schedule

Primarily works from the New Jersey office, but interacts with and supports matters across the firm’s footprint.