Insurance Litigation Associate Attorney
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 260000 - 310000
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Company:
Multinational law firm with over 800 lawyers in 13 offices throughout the United States Europe the UK and Asia. The firm provides legal services to both domestic and international clients who conduct business worldwide. The firm stands out for its exceptional legal expertise and client-focused approach. Clients appreciate the firms ability to handle complex legal issues across various domains including litigation corporate law intellectual property and tax. The firms extensive network of offices in the United States Europe the UK and Asia ensures that clients receive seamless and comprehensive legal support no matter where they are located.
Clients also value the firms commitment to diversity inclusion and pro bono work which reflects a strong ethical foundation. The firms collaborative culture and dedication to understanding and addressing client needs make it a trusted partner for navigating legal challenges and achieving successful outcomes.
Requirements:
Candidate Must have the following: Minimum 3 years of experience working on complex insurer-side coverage litigation under Commercial General Liability policies within a top tier law firm setting (experience will be current or very recent) ; Direct experience handling clients and adversaries ; Extensive litigation experience on sophisticated legal matters including exposure to insurance litigation required ; Some experience in representing life insurance companies in cost of insurance litigation and class action defense would be a plus ; Demonstrated ability to draft pleadings respond to written discovery gather relevant/requested information from the client draft and argue substantive motions and briefs.
Stellar academic credentials (Law Review and/or Moot Court accolades desired) ; Strong research verbal & written communication skills required ; NY Bar.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Representing a diverse clientele in state and federal court litigation through trial and appeal as well as in mediation and arbitration.
- Drafting and preparing motions and papers and other litigation documents.
- Formulating legal strategy.
- Conducting legal research.
- Aiding with complex insurer-side coverage litigation under Commercial General Liability policies
- Defending/taking fact witness depositions with limited supervision.
- Arguing substantive motions and briefs.
- Conducting legal research and writing memoranda.
- Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs pleadings motions and other litigation documents.
- Responding to discovery (documents written discovery depositions).
- Working with clients witnesses experts and other counsel.
- Managing document production.
- Supporting the team by performing work on other litigation-related matters as needed.
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
