Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate to join a growing and dynamic legal practice based in New York City. This role is suited to a motivated attorney with a strong background in insurance coverage matters and litigation, offering the flexibility to work either remotely or in-office. The position provides exposure to complex, high-quality work across multiple jurisdictions within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities:
- Draft insurance coverage opinions and provide detailed legal analysis
- Review and assess claim documentation and policy language
- Handle declaratory judgment and bad faith litigation matters
- Manage cases from inception through to trial, including pleadings, discovery, and depositions
- Conduct legal research, analysis, and drafting of briefs
- Advise clients on a broad range of insurance coverage matters
- Support policy development and updates
- Work across state and federal court proceedings
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) with strong academic credentials
- Minimum of four years experience in insurance coverage and litigation
- Proven experience handling declaratory judgment and bad faith actions
- Expertise in coverage assessments across areas such as professional liability, D&O, E&O, fiduciary, commercial general liability, and property policies
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters from start to finish
- Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills
- Experience in both state and federal courts
- Admission to the New York Bar in good standing
Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $200,000 (dependent on experience)
- Generous bonus structure, including formula-based and discretionary bonuses
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Unlimited paid time off and generous holiday allowance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Commuter benefits, including pre-tax parking and transit options
- Employee assistance programme for staff and family members
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Business development training and ongoing career support
- Firm-funded bar dues, CLEs, and professional memberships
- Employee referral programme
If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Cole Rogers for a confidential discussion.
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