Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate

We are working with an international firm seeking an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate with at least two years of experience to join their growing team in New York City. The team provides advice to global Insurers and their insureds across a wide spectrum of classes of insurance but with a particular focus on complex coverage issues and reinsurance matters. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule (as few as 1 day per week in office).

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• At least two years of insurance coverage litigation experience. Primary and excess general liability coverage work experience preferred but those with an insurance background in other lines of business, such as D&O, E&O, EPL, LPL, or Cyber, as well as 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.
• The 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 is required, as are strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• The ability to think and act quickly, and to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.

The firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, bonus eligibility, a comprehensive benefits plan, including a retirement plan, a reasonable billable hour goal, a collegial and collaborative environment, a flexible hybrid schedule (as few as 1 day per week in office), and other perks.

For consideration please provide your resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably not edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.