Insurance Litigation Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a special counsel with expertise in insurance litigation to join their team in New York City, NY. The role involves working on insurance and reinsurance disputes, with a focus on developing pretrial and trial practices.

Duties

• Draft complex legal submissions.
• Prepare witnesses for trial.
• Conduct expert discovery.
• Engage in trial practice, often in an arbitral setting.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in litigation.
• Interest in insurance and reinsurance disputes.
• Comfortable with significant responsibility.
• Ability to work from the office approximately 60% of the time.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission in New York or the District of Columbia.

Skills

• Experience in complex litigation and arbitration trial practice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism in client interactions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.