Insurance Attorney, Innovation

About the job Insurance Coverage Attorney

Join a modern, collaborative litigation firm with a strong insurance coverage platform and a national client base

Handle sophisticated insurance coverage, reinsurance, regulatory, and coverage litigation matters

Work directly with clients and provide strategic coverage analysis, opinions, and recommendations

Manage meaningful matters from beginning to end while working with highly responsive partners, associates, and legal staff

Build your coverage practice in a supportive environment that values strong writing, judgment, client service, and professional growth

Work from a major NYC or Newark-area legal market with flexible work options depending on location, client needs, and practice group requirements

Be part of a forward-thinking firm focused on innovation, efficiency, diversity, sustainability, and work-life balance

The attorney will primarily support matters connected to the New Jersey office while collaborating with attorneys and clients across the firm's broader footprint. Flexible work options may be available depending on location, team needs, and client requirements.

Must be admitted to practice in New York and have 3+ years of insurance coverage or closely related insurance experience, such as reinsurance, regulatory, or insurance-related litigation. Federal court experience and insurance defense experience are preferred.

We are a forward-thinking litigation firm serving insurers, major companies, and sophisticated clients across a broad range of practice areas. Confidential Employer. Our team is built around collaboration, innovation, client service, practical legal strategy, and a modern approach to law firm practice that supports professional growth and work-life balance.

Job Description Analyze insurance and reinsurance policies and draft detailed coverage opinions

Review complex insurance contracts and evaluate coverage, regulatory, and litigation-related legal issues

Draft pleadings, motions, discovery demands, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and coverage analyses

Manage insurance coverage and related litigation matters from inception through resolution

Handle written discovery, depositions, court appearances, motion practice, and trial preparation

Conduct in-depth legal research on coverage, reinsurance, regulatory, and litigation issues

Respond to regulatory inquiries and assist clients with insurance-related legal obligations

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members

Maintain strong client relationships by following client guidelines and delivering responsive service

Accurately record billable time and manage deadlines across an active caseload

3+ years of insurance coverage or related insurance experience

Experience with coverage opinions, policy analysis, reinsurance, regulatory matters, or insurance-related litigation

Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload independently while collaborating with partners, associates, and legal staff

Insurance defense experience preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here You will join a supportive, collegial team where experienced attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility

You will work on sophisticated insurance coverage matters with exposure to complex policy, litigation, reinsurance, and regulatory issues

The culture supports flexibility, work-life balance, and modern legal practice through technology and virtual integration

You will have the opportunity to grow your coverage expertise while working with attorneys across multiple offices

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), flexible work options, and paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance