Attorney

Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family Medical Leave (FMLA)

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Domestic Partner Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)

Job summary

Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP in the New York Metro Area seeks a Coverage Attorney to join our national practice. The ideal candidate will handle complex insurance coverage matters, provide expert guidance to insurers, and manage related litigation with a collaborative team of experienced attorneys.

NY Bar is required; NJ, CT and PA Bars are a plus. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule and the opportunity to work across commercial and personal lines with a dynamic firm known for civil

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with bar admission in NY or NJ.
• 3–5 years of experience in insurance coverage law, preferably defense.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
• Experience drafting opinions, motions, and discovery responses.
• Knowledge of NY/NJ insurance regulations and case law related to coverage.

Responsibilities

• Insurance Coverage Analysis: advise on policy interpretation, coverage disputes, and claims handling.
• Litigation Management: draft motions, discovery requests/responses, attend hearings and depositions.
• Claim Reviews: evaluate claims handling practices and develop strategies for coverage disputes.
• Legal Research & Writing: conduct research and draft coverage opinions, memoranda, and settlement documents.
• Client Communication: keep clients informed of case developments and strategy; collaborate with partners and teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal drafting

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Insurance law knowledge

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school; NY/NJ Bar admission

Job description

Job Description: Coverage Attorney: Insurance Defense

Job Description

New York Metro Area law firm with national practice is seeking a skilled and motivated Coverage Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling complex insurance coverage matters, providing expert legal advice to insurers, and managing litigation related to coverage disputes. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team of experienced attorneys. New York Bar required and New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania Bars a plus.

Classification

Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Insurance Coverage Analysis: Provide legal advice on policy interpretation, coverage disputes, and claims handling. Analyze complex insurance policies to determine coverage and exclusions for both commercial and personal lines policies.
• Litigation Management: Represent clients in coverage litigation, including drafting and filing motions, discovery requests, and responses. Attend hearings, depositions, and trials related to coverage disputes.
• Claim Reviews: Advise insurers on claims handling practices, including the evaluation of potential coverage issues, and develop strategies for resolving coverage disputes.
• Legal Research & Writing: Conduct thorough legal research on coverage issues, case law, and regulatory changes. Draft detailed coverage opinions, legal memoranda, and settlement documents.
• Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients to keep them informed of case developments, strategy, and potential outcomes. Provide clear, actionable legal advice.
• Collaboration: Work closely with partners, associates, and clients to develop case strategies, assist with other practice areas as needed, and contribute to the firm's overall success.

Qualifications

• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; active admission to the NY and/or NJ State Bar.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in insurance coverage law, preferably with a focus on defense work. Experience handling complex coverage disputes and litigation is highly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
• Experience drafting legal opinions, motions, and discovery responses.
• Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth understanding of insurance law, including knowledge of NY and NJ state regulations and case law related to insurance coverage.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type

Full-time (with hybrid work schedule available)

Salary Range

$125,000 - $175,000 per year commensurate with experience

PMT NY Office Locations

We Offer a Competitive Benefit Packages to All of Our Employees, Including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Paid Family Leave (PFL)
• Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex)
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Firm-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Medical
• Vision
• Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs
• Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HRA)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Match Program
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year to Start
• PTO days, Bereavement and Jury Duty
• Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities
• Flexible Schedule

About Us

Pillinger Miller Tarallo began in 2002 with a handful of lawyers representing insurance clients in New York and has grown into over 100 lawyers located throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We have been able to achieve this successful growth by providing highly experienced representation to our clients in all areas of civil litigation.

Our primary objective is the swift, cost-effective resolution of cases with the most favorable outcome possible for our clients.

Our Firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell; the highest rating achieved only by a select group of law firms nationwide after a rigorous screening process.

Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases across numerous practice areas throughout the Northeast. Moreover, we are known as a "go to" trial firm since our attorneys have tried over 500 cases since the formation of the firm. Our approach to each and every case is to provide not only sound legal counsel, but also to ensure excellent client service. The foregoing principles have guided us over the years and have laid a foundation for our attorneys to build upon for the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are currently accepting applications directly from candidates only. We kindly ask that recruiters, agencies, and third-party staffing firms do not contact us regarding this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.