Junior Coverage Associate - Valhalla, NY

Job Title: Junior Coverage Associate

Role: Associate in Insurance Coverage Group

Expertise: 0 years of law firm or insurance company experience

Job Location: Valhalla, NY (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense and insurance coverage firm with 130 lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The firm’s coverage group is well respected for its depth and successes, and serves clients in the US, London and elsewhere in Europe, as well as the Bermuda market. Insurance coverage is one of the firm’s major practice areas, not relegated to the recesses of the firm as it is at some mega firms. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 0 years’ experience to join the Insurance Coverage/Coverage Litigation team in our Valhalla, NY office, who represent international and domestic insurers in complex insurance and coverage litigation matters involving all manner of liability policies, including Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime), Cyber, Professional Liability, Financial Institutions, and Commercial General Liability. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage disputes, and perform key roles in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration

• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda and position letters

• Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients

• Supervise and participate in the mediation and settlement of underlying litigations worldwide

• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents

• Participate in depositions, document reviews, conferences and all aspects of coverage litigations and arbitrations

• Work cooperatively with others

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New York

• Experience, either in commercial litigation, or in-house experience with liability insurance policies a plus

• Excellent academic credentials

• Solid work history

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $105,000 - $125,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Salary : $105,000 - $125,000