Description:
An Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney 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 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 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 or IL.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
