Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, in its New York, NY office, seeks an attorney with 1–7 years of experience in analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters. Admission to the New York Bar is required, and litigation experience is essential for success.

The role involves representing insurers in complex coverage matters, taking depositions, attending hearings, drafting motions, and conducting strong research and writing to support claims.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigation experience including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong research and writing skills; admission to the New York Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigate on coverage issues, including depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Monitor, mediate, arbitrate, and coordinate declaratory relief litigation as needed.

Skills

Insurance Coverage

Litigation

Research & Writing

Depositions

Education

New York Bar Admission

Job description

Overview

The New York, NY office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Insurance Coverage Practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least one (1) to seven (7) years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first party property and general liability matters. The candidate will have litigation experience, including taking depositions, attending court hearing, and drafting and arguing motions, Strong research and writing skills are required. Admission to the New York Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois is a recognized leader in the area of insurance coverage and claims. Our Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting contracts of all kinds and representing insurers in complex coverage claims. Such representation includes monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States. The firm represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies. Collectively, our attorneys have experience in virtually every line of business.

Although we would prefer that you have some experience in insurance law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in insurance law, and is looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer match.

Qualifications

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Minimum Salary

USD $135,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $175,000.00/Yr.