Insurance Coverage Attorney - NYC/Westchester (Valhalla) / (hybrid office/remote)

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

Personal and professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading defense and insurance coverage firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney with 3+ years of experience in litigation and coverage disputes. The role involves advising clients on liability insurance policies and managing complex litigation matters. Candidates should have strong legal research and writing skills, alongside the ability to interact confidently with clients. This position offers competitive compensation between $140,000 and $200,000, along with a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm or insurance company experience required.
• Excellent academic credentials and solid work history.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for coverage disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
• Analyze insurance policies and provide coverage advice.
• Supervise mediation and settlement of litigations.
• Draft and review litigation documents and correspondence.
• Participate in coverage litigations and arbitrations.
• Work cooperatively with others and interact with clients.

Skills

Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to interact with clients

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Education

Admission to practice in either New York or New Jersey

At least three years of experience in commercial litigation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Insurance Coverage Attorney

Role: Associate in Insurance Coverage Group

Expertise: 3+ years of law firm or insurance company experience

Job Location: New York City or Westchester County (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense and insurance coverage firm with 130+ lawyers and eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The firm’s coverage group is well respected for its depth and successes, and serves clients in the US, London and elsewhere in Europe, as well as the Bermuda market. Insurance coverage is one of the firm’s major practice areas, not relegated to the recesses of the firm as it is at some mega firms. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 3+ years’ experience to join the Insurance Coverage/Coverage Litigation teams in our New York City or Westchester offices, who represent international and domestic insurers in complex insurance and coverage litigation matters involving all manner of liability policies, including Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime), Cyber, Professional Liability, Financial Institutions, and Commercial General Liability. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage disputes, and perform key roles in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration;
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda and position letters;
• Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
• Supervise and participate in the mediation and settlement of underlying litigations worldwide;
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Participate in depositions, document reviews, conferences and all aspects of coverage litigations and arbitrations;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in either New York or New Jersey;
• At least three years of experience, either in commercial litigation, or in-house experience with liability insurance policies;
• Excellent academic credentials; and
• Solid work history.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.