Insurance Coverage Associate (Attorney)

Job Description

Job Description

We are working with a highly regarded national law firm seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate to join its Miami or New York office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a long-term career within a sophisticated and nationally recognized insurance coverage practice.

The group represents insurers and policyholders in complex, high-exposure coverage matters involving a broad range of industries and policy types. Attorneys in the practice advise clients on cutting-edge insurance coverage disputes, litigation strategy, policy interpretation, and risk management issues arising under both first- and third-party insurance policies.

Associates in this practice work closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters nationwide and are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and substantial hands-on experience from an early stage. The role offers exposure to all phases of coverage litigation and counseling, including:

• Analyzing and interpreting complex insurance policies
• Advising clients regarding coverage obligations, risk exposure, and litigation strategy
• Handling coverage disputes involving first- and third-party claims
• Drafting coverage opinions, pleadings, dispositive motions, and other litigation filings
• Participating in discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related activities
• Working collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams on sophisticated matters

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience representing insurers and/or policyholders
• Litigation experience, including motion practice and case management responsibilities
• Strong familiarity with insurance policy interpretation and coverage analysis
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and demonstrated leadership potential
• A commitment to client service and professional development
• Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, or the ability to obtain admission within one year of joining the firm

This opportunity is well suited for an attorney seeking sophisticated work within a collaborative and supportive environment that emphasizes mentorship, training, and long-term career development. Associates receive ongoing feedback, direct integration into client teams, meaningful substantive responsibility, and access to extensive professional development resources.

The firm also encourages active involvement in pro bono work and values attorneys who are engaged both professionally and within the broader community.

Compensation is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, wellness initiatives, professional development programming, and additional resources designed to support attorneys both professionally and personally.

For consideration, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably two samples not heavily edited by others). Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws . If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.