Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks an Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney for its Albany, NY office. The ideal candidate should possess legal acumen, research prowess, and client engagement skills. Here's a comprehensive job description:

Job Overview:

The Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney will primarily focus on handling insurance coverage matters. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and maintaining client relationships. The candidate will collaborate with senior attorneys to provide comprehensive legal solutions in insurance coverage disputes.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research on insurance coverage issues and relevant case law.
• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Analyze insurance policies and coverage issues to provide strategic advice to clients.
• Assist in deposition preparation and attend court hearings as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and execute litigation tactics.
• Stay updated on changes in insurance law and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in insurance coverage law; experience in a law firm setting preferred.
• Strong interest in insurance coverage matters and a desire to develop expertise.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Legal writing and drafting.
• Client communication and relationship management.
• Litigation strategy development.
• Time management and organization.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, group term life insurance, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, optional term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac, a 401(k), paid time off, referral bonuses, and paid holidays.

With an adept group of trial lawyers and offices located in New York, this law firm has a solid background in litigation. The firm has numerous case victories to its credit. An equal opportunity employer, the firm encourages diversity at the workplace, and the attorneys here actively participate in a wide range of legal events throughout the year.