Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Associate in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years of experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation, with a strong understanding of professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers insurance policies.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Manage all facets of discovery and discovery motion practice.
• Conduct depositions and make court appearances.
• Engage in business development and client management.
• Independently manage cases.

Requirements

• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of insurance coverage issues.
• Extensive civil litigation experience.
• Experience with business development preferred.
• Ability to manage cases independently.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New York.

Skills

• Superior research and writing ability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

Over a century old, this firm is a strong regional presence. With its New York office being its most cosmopolitan office by far, salaries are not competitive with national firms with similar practice areas. However, with well developed practice areas particularly in state court commercial litigation, this firm consistently delivers good work. The firm strongly prefers the Northeastern born and bred--from law schools to clients. And, more importantly, associates are expected to make substantial contributions to the firm in terms of work product and, over time, to business development. Manhattan associates who feel superior to their suburban counterparts will not be tolerated--the order of the day to contribution and cooperation.