Mid-Level Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of litigation experience, possessing a strong academic background and excellent writing skills. The ideal candidate must be admitted to the NJ, NY, or PA Bar, with additional admission in CT being helpful.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on insurance coverage matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis about insurance policies and coverage disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions.
• Assist in case management and strategy development.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of litigation experience in insurance coverage matters.
• Admitted to the New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), or Pennsylvania (PA) Bar.
• Additional admission in Connecticut (CT) is beneficial.
• Strong academic background with a JD from an accredited law school.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), or Pennsylvania (PA) Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency in analyzing insurance policies and coverage issues.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws related to insurance coverage.

This firm has given a lot of thought to the interplay between the New York and the New Jersey legal markets. Although one of the oldest and largest in New Jersey, this firm wants to capture the Manhattan type work at Manhattan type billing rates. Although they are not quite there yet, this firm has developed a structure that enables it to base the bulk of its personnel and resources in New Jersey, and have a small New York space from which to handle the 'big city' work. An interesting plan, to be sure. Associates here rave about the reasonable hours and the immediate responsibility, many of whom deal directly with clients and handle entire cases. This is one of the few New Jersey firms where you will see the reverse commute--attorneys leaving Manhattan to take advantage of pleasant work environment and excellent training ground.