Insurance Coverage & Litigation Associate - New York

Overview

opers Majeski's growing and dynamic insurance practice has an opportunity for an Insurance Coverage & Litigation Attorney with a minimum of four years of coverage experience to join our New York, NY office. Responsibilities will include drafting coverage opinions, reviewing and analyzing claim documents, reviewing and assessing policy language, litigating declaratory judgment and bad faith actions in New York and many other jurisdictions, and providing a wide range of insurance coverage services to our clients including updating policy language. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or in the office. Founded 75 years ago, Ropers Majeski maintains offices internationally and throughout the United States.

Skills and Educational Requirements

• JD degree with excellent academic credentials
• Minimum of four years of solid experience handling coverage matters and litigating declaratory judgment and bad faith actions
• Experience providing coverage assessments to clients, including experience with private equity, fiduciary, errors and omissions, D&O, and other professional liability policies as well as commercial general liability and property policies
• Ability to handle declaratory judgment and bad faith litigations from inception to trial, including preparation of pleadings and briefs, managing discovery and depositions, and conducting legal research, analysis, and writing
• Experience with both state and federal court proceedings
• Current NY Bar admission in good standing is required

Compensation & Benefits

Lawyers join Ropers Majeski for the same reason they decided to practice law : to solve challenging legal problems for diverse and dynamic clients. The firm has a collegial and empowering work culture which fosters an environment that encourages entrepreneurialism and personal development. Our attorneys work with industry professionals who are continually expanding their depth of expertise, building partnerships, and offering mentorships along the way.

We are dedicated to providing professional growth and development opportunities. Our mid-size firm atmosphere encourages direct interaction with senior attorneys and clients, even at the junior level, and contributes greatly to learning and growing in an exciting work environment. The firm respects and values all individual contributions and perspectives, and has cultivated a firm culture where different backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives come together and thrive.

Please apply online and be prepared to submit your resume.

Ropers Majeski provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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