Litigation Attiorney

About the role

A respected Buffalo law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its collaborative and expanding practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience analyzing complex insurance coverage issues and providing strategic counsel to insurers, insureds, and corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies, including commercial general liability, professional liability, excess and umbrella, directors and officers, cyber, and other specialty coverages
• Draft detailed coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters
• Provide strategic advice to clients regarding coverage positions, risk exposure, and claims handling
• Manage declaratory judgment actions and insurance coverage litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Monitor developments in insurance law and emerging coverage issues
• Collaborate with clients, claims professionals, underwriters, and outside experts
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances as needed
• Develop strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
• Experience handling insurance coverage matters, coverage litigation, or complex insurance defense cases
• Strong understanding of New York insurance law and policy interpretation
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to client service

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, short-term disability, voluntary life, child life, and spouse life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, and transit/commuter)
• 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution after one year of employment
• Profit sharing program
• AFLAC supplemental insurance options

Pay

Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $120,000
Salary Max : $180,000
Currency Type : USD

Schedule

Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance