Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate (Attorney)

We are working with an international firm seeking an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate to join their growing team in New York City.

About the role

The team provides advice to global insurers and their insureds across a wide spectrum of insurance classes, with a particular focus on complex coverage issues and reinsurance matters. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule (as few as 3–4 days per month in office).

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and/or support Partners and colleagues on larger complex insurance claims (e.g., coverage and declaratory judgment litigation in state and federal court).
• Analyze and apply legal principles and facts to derive technically sound, commercial strategies for complex cases and insurance policy coverage issues.
• Draft coverage opinions, position letters, and related analyses.
• Draft and review correspondence, reports, and litigation documents.
• Maintain caseload in good organizational shape and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements.

Requirements

• At least three years of insurance coverage litigation experience.
• Primary and excess general liability coverage work experience preferred; candidates with an insurance background in other lines of business (such as D&O, E&O, EPL, LPL, or Cyber) and litigation will also be considered.
• Experience managing discovery, including taking and defending depositions, is strongly preferred.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar.
• Ability to run your own caseload and work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of state court and federal court practice and procedure, as well as strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to think and act quickly, and to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits plan, including a retirement plan
• Reasonable billable hour goal
• Collegial and collaborative environment
• Flexible hybrid schedule (as few as 3–4 days per month in office)
• Other perks