Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage

Tressler-LLP; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Tressler LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of insurance coverage experience to join our New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will analyze complex insurance policies and handle coverage-related disputes, supporting the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group across high-stakes matters including D&O, E&O, and EPL policies.

Responsibilities include drafting coverage opinions and communications, evaluating claims and underlying litigation materials, and assisting

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters under D&O, E&O or EPL liability policies; cyber coverage a plus.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Exceptional legal writing, research, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in a billable-hour environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage issues involving professional lines claims, including D&O/management liability, and E&O matters.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Evaluate claims, policies, and underlying litigation materials to assess coverage obligations and potential exposure.
• Assist with coverage litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation materials.
• Advise insurance company clients on coverage matters and collaborate with claims professionals, adjusters, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel and participate in court hearings and oral arguments.

Skills

New York license

Legal writing

Legal research

Collaboration

Organization

Advocacy

Billable hours

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of insurance coverage experience to join our New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analyzing complex insurance policies and handling coverage-related disputes.

Our Professional Liability Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing insurance company clients in some of the most high-stakes coverage litigation cases across the country, including cases involving Directors and Officers (D&O), Errors and Omissions (E&O), and professional liability.

• Analyze insurance coverage issues involving professional lines claims, including D&O/management liability, and E&O matters.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Evaluate claims, policies, and underlying litigation materials to assess coverage obligations and potential exposure.
• Assist with coverage litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation materials.
• Advise insurance company clients on coverage matters and collaborate with claims professionals, adjusters, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel and participate in court hearings and oral arguments.

What We’re Looking For

• Active license to practice law in New York and in good standing
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• At least 3 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters under D&O, E&O or EPL liability policies. Cyber coverage experience a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks
• Exceptional legal writing, research, organizational, and advocacy skills
• Experience in a billable-hour environment preferred

What Sets This Role Apart

• Exposure to both coverage counseling and coverage-related litigation, including emerging areas of risk such as cyber-related claims
• Opportunity to develop substantive expertise and build direct client relationships
• National platform with the flexibility to collaborate across offices and work with attorneys nationwide
• Collaborative culture focused on mentorship, professional development, and accessible leadership
• Clear path for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

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About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.