Opportunity to work with a leading global law firm! Highly reputable law firm, interesting high-value insurance litigation defense.
About Our Client Offering a genuinely healthy approach to work-life balance, this highly ranked AM Law 100 firm is looking to appoint a hybrid Litigation Attorney to focus on insurance defense work for high-net-value/specialized insurance coverage.
Great role for a Litigation Attorney with 4+ years experience in insurance coverage. The role involves representation of international and domestic insurers during claim investigations and litigation concerning policy defenses of first-party insurance. Must be collaborative and able to act independently throughout the litigation process, with an interest in developing an expertise in insurance coverage work in a unique area. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating, and fast-paced team environment.
Job Description As Litigation Attorney - Insurance, Key Responsibilities will include: Taking depositions, attending court hearings and mediation.Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and interrogatories, and other legal correspondence/litigation documents.Varied matters including analyzing insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions, and providing coverage advice and recommendations to clients.Working with investigators and experts.Actively contributing to the development and maintenance of client relationships.The Successful Applicant The successful Litigation Attorney - Insurance will have demonstrable experience including: Admitted to practice in NY (or another US state if wanting to relocate for the role).3+ years relevant Litigation Attorney experience.First-party insurance coverage experience (e.g., marine, fine art and specie, property, specialty, contingency, special events, cyber, etc.) highly beneficial.Commercial litigation experience including taking depositions, conducting oral arguments, and discovery.Federal court experience.Strong writing, organizational, and time management skills.Relevant hands-on work history.What's on Offer The Litigation Attorney - Insurance will receive the following benefits: $175,000-$220,000 base salary (depending on experience).Generous wider benefits package including 18 weeks' fully paid parental leave, monthly and annual performance bonus (1900 hours billable target).401(k) - 3% company contribution.Genuinely healthy approach to work-life balance, hybrid role (only 2 days/week in the NY office).
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