Senior Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage; NY​/NJ

Senior Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage (NY/NJ)

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Type Direct Hire

Locations:
New York, NY | Morristown, NJ

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Our client, a leading international law firm
, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Insurance Coverage Practice Group
. This team represents domestic and international insurers in high-exposure, multi-jurisdictional matters involving pollution, toxic tort, asbestos, construction defect, products liability, errors and omissions, excess liability, and other complex coverage disputes. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable leading major components of litigation, and is seeking an opportunity for meaningful responsibility and professional growth.

Candidate Profile

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York
  , in good standing, with the ability to practice in all NY courts
  • New Jersey
    bar admission (
    in ADDITION to NY
    ) is preferred
• 5+ years of substantive experience with
  insurance coverage
  litigation
• Experience handling product liability-related coverage matters strongly preferred
• Extensive deposition experience and familiarity with examinations of key witnesses
• Demonstrated ability to manage matters in both state and federal courts
• Proven history of drafting detailed coverage analyses and providing strategic recommendations to insurer clients
• Leadership capability to supervise associates and paralegals effectively
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain discretion
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple fast-moving matters simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to identify, anticipate, and resolve issues efficiently

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute litigation strategies for complex insurance coverage disputes and class actions
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and draft detailed legal memoranda
• Analyze insurance policies and claims
  , and prepare comprehensive coverage evaluations and recommendations
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, interrogatories, and other litigation documents
• Attend court hearings
  , mediations
  , and settlement conferences
• Draft litigation correspondence and manage communication with opposing counsel, clients, and courts
• Supervise associates, paralegals, and litigation support teams
• Manage multiple matters with substantial independence and strategic judgment

Why Join Us?

This outstanding opportunity provides a platform to work on some of the most challenging and high-profile insurance coverage matters in the country
. The practice is known for its deep expertise, sophisticated client portfolio, and involvement in complex
, high-value disputes in both state and federal courts.

Attorneys in this group benefit from a collaborative culture, high-level mentorship, and strong institutional investment in professional development. Senior associates receive significant autonomy
, client contact
, and leadership opportunities while contributing to impactful litigation involving major insurers and national claims.

This role is well-suited for an attorney seeking long-term career growth
, strategic litigation work, and a position within a high-performing yet collegial team.

• Annual Salary
  :
  Expected annual base salary range of $195,000–$215,000
  , as determined by experience and market factors
• Annual Performance-based and Monthly Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  :
  Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid parental leave; flexible paid time off; wellness programs; 401(k)/retirement plans; student loan repayment support; and additional firm-sponsored perks

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume
, cover letter
, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.