Insurance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is seeking an Insurance Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience representing policyholders in insurance coverage matters, including reviewing insurance policies, handling claims, litigating insurance coverage disputes, and/or drafting contractual indemnity and insurance provisions. Familiarity with insurance policies and coverage issues, as well as strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, are required. Experience with construction insurance coverage and corporate transactional work is a plus. A New York Bar license is required. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, healthcare savings accounts, paid time off, retirement benefits, and additional voluntary benefits.

Duties:

• Represent policyholders in insurance coverage matters.
• Review insurance policies and assess coverage issues.
• Handle insurance claims on behalf of clients.
• Litigate insurance coverage disputes in court.
• Draft contractual indemnity and insurance provisions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on insurance law issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance companies, and other parties.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and development.
• Assist with corporate transactional work involving insurance issues.

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in insurance coverage matters.
• New York Bar license.
• Experience representing policyholders preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance policies and coverage issues.
• Strong analytical, writing, and overall communication skills.
• Experience with construction insurance coverage and corporate transactional work is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

New York Bar license.

Skills:

• Familiarity with insurance law and coverage issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.
• Client-focused approach and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes.

Benefits:

• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage)
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick and personal leave
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Additional Voluntary benefits: Specified Disease, Hospital and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support
• Legal work discount program

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.