Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is seeking an insurance coverage attorney in New York to analyze coverage and prepare opinions on first party property and general liability matters.

The role requires litigation activities such as taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions, with opportunities to represent insurers in state and federal courts. The position operates under a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Analyze insurance coverage and prepare coverage opinions regarding first party property and general liability matters.
• Litigation activities include taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• Hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contracts to determine coverage.
• Represent insurers in state and federal courts for coverage claims.
• Monitor mediations, arbitrations and declaratory relief actions.
• Assist with depositions, hearings and motions.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation experience

Deposition

Contract interpretation

Job description

Overview

• The role involves analyzing insurance coverage and preparing coverage opinions regarding first party property and general liability matters.
• Required experience for this role includes litigation activities such as taking depositions, attending court hearings, and drafting and arguing motions.
• The firm’s Insurance Coverage Practice focuses on interpreting various contracts and representing insurers in complex coverage claims, including monitoring, mediations, arbitrations, and declaratory relief litigation in state and federal courts.
• The firm represents primary and excess insurers, reinsurers, third-party administrators, managing general agents, insurance brokers and agents, and independent adjustment companies.
• Candidates with substantive litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in insurance law are encouraged to apply, even without prior insurance law experience.
• This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement.