Insurance Coverage Attorney - NYC/Westchester (Valhalla) / (hybrid office/remote)
Job title: Insurance Coverage Attorney - NYC/Westchester (Valhalla) / (hybrid office/remote) in New York at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan
Company: Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan
Job description: Job Title: Insurance Coverage AttorneyRole: Associate in Insurance Coverage GroupExpertise: 3-6 years of law firm or insurance company experienceJob Location: New York City or Westchester County (hybrid office / remote)Description: Represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigationKaufman 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 3-6 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.
- 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.
- 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.