Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage (D&O/E&O)

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

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