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

Our client is looking for an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate with a minimum of four years of coverage experience to join their New York, NY office. Responsibilities will include drafting coverage opinions, reviewing and analyzing claim documents, reviewing and assessing policy language, litigating declaratory judgment and bad faith actions in New York and many other jurisdictions, and providing a wide range of insurance coverage services including updating policy language. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or in the office.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD from an ABA-Approved law school, with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum of four years of solid experience handling coverage matters and litigating declaratory judgment and bad faith actions
• Experience providing coverage assessments to clients, including experience with private equity, fiduciary, errors and omissions, D&O, and other professional liability policies as well as commercial general liability and property policies
• Ability to handle declaratory judgment and bad faith litigations from inception to trial, including preparation of pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and depositions, and conducting legal research, analysis, and writing
• Experience with both state and federal court proceedings
• Current NY Bar admission

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience
• Generous formula bonus program and the potential for additional discretionary bonuses
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Unlimited PTO and Generous Holiday Schedule
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Pet insurance (discounted group rate)
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits spending account, including pre-tax parking and transit plans
• Employee assistance plan for employees and family members
• Opportunities for advancement including mentoring and a robust professional development curriculum
• Business development training, coaching, and support
• Firm paid bar dues, CLEs, and membership to select professional organizations
• Employee referral program

The firm has a collegial and empowering work culture which fosters an environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and personal development. Attorneys work with industry professionals who are continually expanding their depth of expertise, building partnerships, and offering mentorships along the way. The firm's mid-size atmosphere encourages direct interaction with senior attorneys and clients, even at the junior level, and contributes greatly to learning and growing in an exciting work environment. The firm respects and values all individual contributions and perspectives, and has cultivated a firm culture where different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives come together and thrive.

If you would like to be considered please provide a resume and law school transcript. Writing samples and a cover letter 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.