Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has 1–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing opinions on first party property and general liability matters, plus litigation experience including depositions and motions. NY Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• At least 1–7 years of experience analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions for first party property and general liability matters.
• Experience in litigation including taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Strong research and writing skills; admission to the New York Bar required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contracts of all kinds and represent insurers in complex coverage claims.
• Monitor mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate within a growing, collaborative firm in Insurance Coverage Practice.

Skills

Research and writing

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Court appearances

Motions drafting

Education

Admitted to New York Bar

Job description

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 are 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