Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

The role

You will work on complex insurance coverage matters, including first-party and third-party claims. You will analyze coverage issues, draft coverage opinions, and handle coverage litigation from inception through resolution.

What you will do

• Collaborate with partners and attorneys on sophisticated and complex insurance coverage matters
• Analyze coverage issues and draft coverage opinions and coverage position letters
• Handle all aspects of coverage litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and case strategy
• Advise clients on a broad range of insurance coverage issues and potential exposures
• Work directly with clients and develop strong, trusted client relationships
• Prepare detailed reporting, legal analysis, and recommendations for clients
• Handle matters involving a variety of coverage lines, jurisdictions, and legal issues
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while continuing to develop your practice and expertise

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in New Jersey and New York
• 5+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience
• Experience handling coverage matters in New York, New Jersey, and/or other jurisdictions
• Strong experience drafting coverage opinions involving Commercial General Liability (CGL), Excess Coverage, Professional Liability, Directors & Officers (D&O), and Property Coverage
• Experience handling both first-party and third-party claims
• Excellent analytical, legal writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a collaborative environment

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Discretionary bonuses
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.