Junior Coverage Associate - Valhalla, NY

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense and insurance coverage firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices. They are seeking a Junior Coverage Associate to represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigation, focusing on complex insurance and coverage litigation involving various liability policies.

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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