Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Job Title: Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Job Location: Rye, NY

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a talented Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to join its team in Rye, NY. This role offers a dynamic opportunity for legal professionals specializing in insurance defense matters. The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing cases from inception to conclusion, with a focus on legal research, drafting documents, and providing strategic advice to clients.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters, ensuring cases are handled from start to finish
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis of insurance laws and regulations
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including motions, briefs, and correspondence
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex cases and legal strategy
• Provide timely and sound legal advice to clients and stakeholders

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in New York; New Jersey admission is a plus
• Strong legal writing and communication skills
• Experience with civil litigation and legal project management preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively
• Commitment to staying informed about industry trends and developments in insurance law

Education:

• JD from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in New York
• New Jersey bar admission is a plus

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Drafting legal documents (motions, briefs, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication
• Time management and multitasking
• Experience with civil litigation
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting

This firm has two offices located in New York (Manhattan and Westchester) as well as an office in Los Angeles, California. Practice areas of this firm include commercial and real property finance, creditors' rights and financial services litigation, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, corporate and business law, employment law, life sciences, matrimonial and family law, tax exempt and not-for-profit organizations. This firm takes pride in having broad depth with a personal touch. This firm strives to display character, integrity, and responsiveness with each case and each client. Attorneys of this firm share their thoughts and insights in order to better serve each client.