Insurance Coverage Defense Attorney

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with matching

PTO

Hybrid-remote flexibility

Mentorship

Job summary

Jobot in New York, NY is seeking an Insurance Coverage Defense Attorney with 5+ years of experience in coverage litigation and policy interpretation. The role covers advising carriers, drafting coverage opinions, and managing declaratory judgment actions, with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

The position offers hybrid/remote flexibility near NYC, a competitive base salary up to $200,000 (DOE), comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• J.D. and NY license to practice law (NJ admission a plus).
• 5+ years in insurance coverage litigation and policy interpretation.
• Experience handling declaratory judgments for carriers.
• Exposure to NY personal injury defense is a plus.
• Courtroom experience required.

Responsibilities

• Advise carriers on rights under liability policies.
• Author coverage opinions and position letters.
• Manage coverage litigation including declaratory judgments.
• Analyze liability, auto, trucking, excess/umbrella policies.
• Draft concise legal analyses and conduct research.
• Train and supervise junior attorneys.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Policy interpretation

Courtroom experience

Education

J.D. admitted NY

Job description

Insurance Coverage Defense Attorney

$125000 - $200000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Wanted: Experienced Insurance Coverage Defense Attorney

A bit about us:

Located in the New York City Metropolitan Area - Hybrid/Remote is an Option as long as you live close to New York City

Headquartered in New York City and founded nearly three years ago by partners from a prominent national firm, we are a civil litigation firm specializing in insurance coverage counseling and defense litigation. Our coverage expertise strengthens our defense work, and vice versa, allowing us to drive risk transfer and help clients manage litigation exposure. We value creativity, practicality, and responsiveness, and we offer a positive, supportive environment with real opportunities for professional growth.

Why join us?

This is an excellent venture and a great opportunity to join a thriving start-up law firm!

• Competitive Base Salary up to $200,000 (DOE) + Bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matching 401k with 3% match, and PTO
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive, growth-focused firm culture
• Hybrid-remote Flexibility
• Supportive, growth-oriented environment with mentorship from experienced litigators

and so much more

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Advise insurance carriers on their rights and obligations under liability policies
• Author coverage opinions and coverage position letters, including reservations of rights and DISCLAIMERS
• Manage insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions on behalf of carriers
• Analyze general liability, commercial auto, trucking, excess/umbrella, and specialty lines policies
• Conduct legal research and draft concise, persuasive legal analysis
• Collaborate with experienced litigators on novel and high-exposure liability claims
• Handle New York state court personal injury defense matters from intake through resolution
• Train and supervise junior attorneys on coverage and defense matters
• Participate in negotiation and settlement of claims
• Comply with client billing guidelines and enter time daily

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed to practice in New York (New Jersey admission a plus)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience, with a focus on insurance coverage litigation and policy interpretation
• Experience representing insurance carriers in declaratory judgment litigation
• Strong background in insurance coverage, including coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and DISCLAIMERS
• Experience with commercial auto/trucking liability coverage and excess/surplus lines carriers preferred
• Proven experience with New York personal injury defense litigation preferred
• Courtroom experience required

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.