Insurance Coverage Attorney in Brooklyn

Job Description

Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site for the First Year, Hybrid Option Thereafter
Billable Hours Requirement: 1800 hours (with bonus opportunity for 2200+ hours)
Salary: Competitive, with Bonus Potential

About Us:
We are a well-established law firm in New York, specializing in litigation and insurance coverage matters. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Insurance Coverage Attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join our Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have expertise in insurance policy analysis, preparing coverage opinions, providing coverage recommendations, and drafting reservations and disclaimers.

Position Overview:
This is a great opportunity for a mid-level attorney to advance their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing complex insurance policies, advising clients on coverage issues, and supporting litigation efforts related to coverage disputes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret insurance policies to assess coverage issues and provide coverage opinions.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, disclaimers, and related correspondence.
• Provide coverage recommendations and strategic advice to clients on policy interpretation and claims handling.
• Collaborate with litigation teams on insurance coverage-related matters, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Manage insurance coverage cases from inception to resolution, including providing client updates and ensuring timely progression of cases.
• Represent clients in coverage disputes, including assisting in settlement negotiations and, when necessary, attending hearings and trials.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance coverage law, with strong expertise in policy analysis, preparing coverage opinions, and drafting reservations and disclaimers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex insurance policies.
• Highly motivated, organized, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Additional Information:

• Billable hour requirement is 1800 hours annually.
• Attorneys who exceed 2200 billable hours will be eligible for a $30,000 bonus.
• First-year position is on-site in our New York office; hybrid work arrangement available thereafter.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Professional development and mentorship in a supportive, dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious firm known for its insurance coverage and litigation expertise.
• Strong team culture and commitment to work-life balance after the first year.

If you are an experienced and motivated insurance coverage attorney with a passion for policy analysis and dispute resolution, we encourage you to apply! We are looking for a candidate who can thrive in our collaborative and challenging environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.