Insurance Coverage Attorney | Hawthorne, NY

Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP

Traub Lieberman is a national law firm with more than 90 attorneys in 6 offices across the United States. We provide a full range of services to our clients across 18 service areas. Traub Lieberman is looking to expand its Insurance Coverage practice group. We are a firm in growth mode, and we are looking for attorneys interested in growing with us. We offer an exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant and supportive family-friendly team. Job responsibilities include analysis of insurance policies and application of contractual wording to claim facts in the areas of general liability (torts), construction defect, products liability, environmental, employment practices, first party (automotive and homeowners), professional liability, and more. Ability to pinpoint issues and research the law in multiple jurisdictions is crucial, as is the desire and ability to analyze complex fact patterns and generate clear, concise written work product. The successful candidate will be expected to generate detailed reports, opinion letters, and correspondence, as well as litigation work product (pleadings and motions, discovery, and appeals), largely in the area of declaratory judgment practice. Approximately 25 percent of the successful candidate’s work will relate to direct defense of underlying tort cases, primarily premises liability and automotive. The candidate will have opportunities to appear at case management conferences, mediations, pre-trial settlement conferences, and depositions. The successful candidate must be a well-organized self-starter and able to manage tasks and deadlines independently, while keeping key stakeholders informed of case status. Traub Lieberman provides a collaborative team environment, and colleagues gladly offer training and answer questions to support the success of team members. As a member of our team, the attorney will have the benefit of gaining hands-on experience and working closely with partners invested in their professional development and growth. Qualifications: JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in New York State and Federal Courts 3 - 5 years of litigation experience, including some substantive involvement with insurance coverage issues Some familiarity with federal practice is preferred Superior communication, writing, and research skills Prepare opinion letters, reports, and substantive correspondence Draft motions, discovery demands and responses Handle court appearances and depositions Communicate with clients and provide status reports Benefits Package: Medical, dental and vision insurance Life, short term and long term disability insurance 401(k) plan Flexible Spending and Dependent Flex Spending Account Commuter Benefits Paid vacation and holidays Firm-issued cell phone and cell phone service In-house continuing education credits Associate Bonus Program Employee referral incentive Various voluntary benefits Employee Discounts Diversity: Traub Lieberman values diversity and recognizes that it is an essential component of our culture and is an excellent benefit to our clients. We appreciate the role of having a diverse workforce contributes to both our success and the world at large. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices. Applicants please submit a .pdf formatted resume. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Submit Resume
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Insurance
Specialties
Coverage, Litigation
Experience
3 to 5 years
Type
Law Firm