Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate/ Senior Associate

AJ Chambers US; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

HSA/FSA options

Commuter benefits

Bar dues and professional memberships

Bonuses

Job summary

AJ Chambers US in New York City seeks an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate with at least four years of coverage experience to join our office. Responsibilities include drafting coverage opinions, reviewing policy language, and litigating declaratory judgments and bad faith actions in New York and other jurisdictions.

The firm offers flexibility to work remotely or in the office, with a well-established insurance practice and opportunities for meaningful client contact and professional

Qualifications

• JD degree with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of four years of experience handling insurance coverage matters and litigating declaratory judgement and bad faith actions.
• Experience with coverage assessments involving private equity, fiduciary, errors and omissions, D&O, professional liability, CGL, and property policies.
• Ability to manage declaratory judgement and bad faith litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings and briefs, discovery, depositions, and legal research.
• Experience in both state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Draft coverage opinions and review policy language.
• Litigate declaratory judgments and bad faith actions in NY and other jurisdictions.
• Provide a broad range of insurance coverage services to clients.
• Collaborate with clients and partners on complex coverage matters.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Litigation

Legal research

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A growing and dynamic national law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate with a minimum of four years of coverage experience to join its New York City office.

Responsibilities will include drafting coverage opinions, reviewing and analyzing claim documents, assessing policy language, litigating declaratory judgement and bad faith actions in New York and other jurisdictions, and providing a broad range of insurance coverage services to clients, including policy language review and development. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or in the office.

The firm has a well established insurance practice and represents a diverse range of insurers, businesses, and professionals across the United States. Attorneys benefit from meaningful client contact, hands on responsibility, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated and challenging coverage matters.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD degree with strong academic credentials
• Minimum of four years of experience handling insurance coverage matters and litigating declaratory judgement and bad faith actions
• Experience providing coverage assessments involving private equity, fiduciary, errors and omissions, D&O, professional liability, commercial general liability, and property policies
• Ability to manage declaratory judgement and bad faith litigation from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and performing legal research and analysis
• Experience in both state and federal courts
• Base salary range of $140,000 - $200,000
• Generous formula based bonus program with potential for additional discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Unlimited PTO and generous holiday schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Commuter benefits, including pre-tax transit and parking programs
• Employee assistance program
• Firm-paid bar dues, CLEs, and select professional memberships
• Business development training, coaching, and support
• Employee referral program

Attorneys are drawn to the firm for the opportunity to work on complex legal issues for sophisticated clients while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture. The firm's mid sized platform provides direct access to senior attorneys and clients, allowing associates to take on meaningful responsibility and accelerate their professional development.

The firm is committed to mentoring, professional growth, and long term career advancement. Lawyers have the opportunity to build deep subject matter expertise, develop business development skills, and work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive environment that values individual contributions and diverse perspectives.