Description:
Weber Gallagher is seeking a Senior Associate/Junior Partner level attorney with strong experience in insurance coverage law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of leadership experience working hands-on with complex coverage matters. The individual in this role will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from any of the following offices: Bedminster, NJ, Long Island, NY or Chicago, IL.Responsibilities:
- Provide legal analysis and advice to insurance carriers on a wide range of coverage issues.
- Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims.
- Participate in strategic case planning and risk assessment.
- Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, written discovery, motions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
- Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
- Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
- Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.
- Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
- Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our offices in either Bedminster, Long Island or Chicago.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in Insurance Coverage law.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Must be licensed to practice in either NJ NY or IL.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
This position offers a salary range of $180,000 – $200,000 and is based on a variety of factors including education, experience, and internal equity.
Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 130 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.
Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person's race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
