Description:

Experience: 3+ years

Multi-office, multi-state law firm, A Full-Service Insurance Law Firm, is seeking an insurance coverage associate attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join their Garden City, New York office. Some travel may be required. The candidate will be working with internationally recognized partners and work on complex challenging insurance legal issues. The candidate will analyze insurance and reinsurance policies, draft insurance coverage opinions and respond to regulatory inquiries. Litigation experience is a plus. The candidate should be admitted to practice in the State of New York (CT, NJ, PA admission is a plus). Federal Court experience is a plus.

This position requires a high level of motivation, flexibility, initiative, and accountability. The ideal candidate should have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, with strong and professional communications skills, and be friendly and outgoing. The candidate will interact and work on matters across the firm's footprint. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are looking to expand their career and work within a firm of highly responsive partners, associates, and legal support staff.

Responsibilities include:

Analyzing insurance policies and drafting insurance coverage opinions
Ability to read and comprehend complex insurance contracts and assess the legal issues related to the contracts
Communicate with clients and provide coverage recommendations
Drafting of pleadings, motions and written discovery
Handling assigned caseload both independently and with supervision commensurate with experience
Perform extensive legal research
Attendance at depositions, court appearances and motion practice
Ability to handle assigned caseload both independently and with supervision
Maintain an excellent relationship with clients, including complying with all client guidelines
Ensure all deadlines are met
Accurately record and maintain billable hours

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Exceptional writing, research and analytical skills. The ideal candidate must take pride in delivering an error-free product.
Admitted to practice in the State of New York (PA, NJ and/or CT admission is a plus)
Federal Court experience is a plus
Minimum of 3 years' experience in insurance coverage or similar insurance experience (reinsurance, regulatory)
Experience in insurance policy analysis, as well as written discovery, motions and depositions
Exceptional in other areas of the law should be highlighted and will be considered. For example, insurance defense experience.