Insurance Coverage Attorney

Hawthorne office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an insurance coverage attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience, including some substantive involvement with insurance coverage issues. The candidate will assist in the analysis of insurance policies and application of contractual wording to claim facts in the areas of general liability (torts), construction defect, product liability, environmental, employment practices, first-party (automotive and homeowners), professional liability, and more. Will having the ability to pinpoint issues and research the law in multiple jurisdictions is crucial, as is the desire and ability to analyze complex fact patterns and generate clear, concise written work product. Be expected to generate detailed reports, opinion letters, and correspondence, as well as litigation work product (pleadings and motions, discovery, and appeals), largely in the area of declaratory judgment practice. Approximately 25 percent of the work relates to the direct defense of underlying tort cases, primarily premises liability and automotive. Have opportunities to appear at case management conferences, mediations, pre-trial settlement conferences, and depositions. Prepare opinion letters, reports, and substantive correspondence. Draft motions, discovery demands, and responses. Handle court appearances and depositions. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Must be Admitted to practice in New York State and Federal Courts. Some familiarity with federal practice is preferred.

The successful candidate must be a well-organized self-starter and able to manage tasks and deadlines independently while keeping key stakeholders informed of case status. Should have a JD from an accredited law school. Superior communication, writing, and research skills are needed. The firm offers benefits like 401(k); Dental Insurance; Employee discount; Flexible spending account; Health insurance; Health savings account; Life insurance; Paid time off; Referral program; Vision insurance.

This firms Hawthorne office has a reputation for providing superior legal representation in a timely manner. They represent a variety of clients in appellate, bad faith and extra contractual, civil rights, claims management, complex and multi-district litigation, construction law, cyber-risk, technology and data security, environmental law, general liability, insurance coverage, reinsurance, labor and employment, medical malpractice, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, toxic torts, and trucking and transportation matters.