Junior Coverage Associate - Valhalla, NY
Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense and insurance coverage firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. They are seeking a Junior Coverage Associate to represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigation, involving complex insurance and coverage litigation matters.
Responsibilities
- Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage disputes, and perform key roles in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration
- Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda and position letters
- Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients
- Supervise and participate in the mediation and settlement of underlying litigations worldwide
- Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents
- Participate in depositions, document reviews, conferences and all aspects of coverage litigations and arbitrations
- Work cooperatively with others
Skills
- 0+ years of law firm or insurance company experience
- Admission to practice in New York
- Excellent academic credentials
- Solid work history
- Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
- Experience, either in commercial litigation, or in-house experience with liability insurance policies a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
- Personal and professional development
- Career growth opportunities
- A collegial and supportive culture
- Discretionary bonus based on performance
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