Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate/ Senior Associate

A growing and dynamic national law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate with a minimum of four years of coverage experience to join its New York City office.

Responsibilities will include drafting coverage opinions, reviewing and analyzing claim documents, assessing policy language, litigating declaratory judgement and bad faith actions in New York and other jurisdictions, and providing a broad range of insurance coverage services to clients, including policy language review and development. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or in the office.

The firm has a well established insurance practice and represents a diverse range of insurers, businesses, and professionals across the United States. Attorneys benefit from meaningful client contact, hands on responsibility, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated and challenging coverage matters.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD degree with strong academic credentials
• Minimum of four years of experience handling insurance coverage matters and litigating declaratory judgement and bad faith actions
• Experience providing coverage assessments involving private equity, fiduciary, errors and omissions, D&O, professional liability, commercial general liability, and property policies
• Ability to manage declaratory judgement and bad faith litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and performing legal research and analysis
• Experience in both state and federal courts
• Active New York Bar admission in good standing

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range of $140,000 - $200,000
• Generous formula based bonus program with potential for additional discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Unlimited PTO and generous holiday schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Commuter benefits, including pre-tax transit and parking programs
• Employee assistance program
• Firm-paid bar dues, CLEs, and select professional memberships
• Business development training, coaching, and support
• Employee referral program

Attorneys are drawn to the firm for the opportunity to work on complex legal issues for sophisticated clients while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. The firm's mid sized platform provides direct access to senior attorneys and clients, allowing associates to take on meaningful responsibility and accelerate their professional development.

The firm is committed to mentoring, professional growth, and long term career advancement. Lawyers have the opportunity to build deep subject matter expertise, develop business development skills, and work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive environment that values individual contributions and diverse perspectives.

Interested? Apply with your resume and we will be in touch to discuss this role further.