remote)

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan•New York, NY

10d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is hiring an associate attorney for its Insurance Coverage/Coverage Litigation teams in its New York City or Westchester offices. The attorney will represent international and domestic insurers in complex insurance and coverage litigation involving liability policies, including Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime), Cyber, Professional Liability, Financial Institutions, and Commercial General Liability. The role includes insurance coverage disputes and litigation, as well as arbitration. The firm describes its coverage group as a major practice area serving clients in the United States, London, elsewhere in Europe, and Bermuda. The firm highlights an enriching, collegial workplace and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The position is hybrid office/remote. The anticipated salary range is $105,000–$200,000, with eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Requirements

Admission to practice in New York or New Jersey.
At least 0 years of experience in commercial litigation or in-house experience with liability insurance policies.
Excellent academic credentials.
Solid work history.
Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Bright, highly motivated, and proactive, with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfort with client interaction.

Responsibilities

Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage disputes and perform key roles in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration.
Conduct complex legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda and position letters.
Analyze insurance policies, prepare analyses of coverage issues, and provide clients with coverage advice and recommendations.
Supervise and participate in the mediation and settlement of underlying litigations worldwide.
Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
Participate in depositions, document reviews, conferences, and all aspects of coverage litigation and arbitration.
Work cooperatively with others.
Interact with clients.