Insurance Coverage Associate (Attorney) at Oak Ridge Legal Search LLC

We are working with an international firm seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney with at least three years of experience to join their growing team in New York City. The team provides advice to global Insurers and their insureds across a wide spectrum of classes of insurance but with a particular focus on complex coverage issues and reinsurance matters. The firm offers the flexibility to work primarily remote (1-5 days per month in office).

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing insurance policies across a variety of lines to interpret policy language and identify potential coverage issues.
• Conducting thorough legal research on relevant laws and regulations and providing advice on the application of insurance policy terms.
• Advising clients on risk management and compliance with insurance laws and regulations.
• Drafting coverage opinions, position letters, and related analyses.
• Representing insurers in coverage and declaratory judgment litigation in state and federal courts is a plus but not required. Position focus is coverage advice.
• Keeping abreast of changes in insurance laws, regulations, and case precedents that may affect insurance policies and claims.
• Conducting legal research and preparing high-quality written work product.
• Engaging directly with clients and contributing to strategy development.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the New York Bar.
• Minimum of three years of experience in insurance coverage.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.

The firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, bonus eligibility, a comprehensive benefits plan, including a retirement plan, a reasonable billable hour goal, a collegial and collaborative environment, a primarily remote schedule (1-5 days per month in office), and other perks.

For consideration please provide your resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably not edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.