Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

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Full Time Garden City, NY, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Insurance Coverage Senior Associate or Junior Partner Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance coverage or similar insurance-related work.

This position requires a high level of motivation, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage a caseload from beginning to end. The ideal candidate should demonstrate good judgment, strong and professional communication skills, and a friendly, outgoing demeanor. While the candidate will primarily work from the New Jersey office, they will also interact with and support matters across the firm’s footprint.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking to advance their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment of highly responsive partners, associates, and legal staff.

Responsibilities include:

Analyzing insurance and reinsurance policies and drafting detailed coverage opinions.

Reviewing complex insurance contracts and assessing related legal issues.

Advising on risk transfer strategies.

Communicating with clients to provide clear and strategic coverage recommendations.

Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.

Managing litigation caseloads, including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, both independently and under supervision.

Performing in-depth legal research and responding to regulatory inquiries.

Maintaining strong client relationships by adhering to client guidelines and delivering exceptional service.

Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Required Skills/

Qualifications:

Admission to practice in the State of New York is required. (CT, PA, NJ is a plus)

Federal Court experience is a plus.

At least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage or related fields (e.g., reinsurance, regulatory).

Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to delivering error-free work.

Experience with written discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.

Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Why Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady LLP

At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we're building something different. We believe in a new legal services model - one unrestrained by the traditional billable hour and driven instead by exceptional client service, innovative technology, creativity, efficiency, and unparalleled value. Our mission is to create a community of legal service providers who are passionate about what they do and committed to doing it better.

We approach our work through teamwork, continuous process improvement, alternative service models, and cutting-edge technology. While professional licensing requires us to be a law firm, nothing says we have to act like one. Our team is composed of diverse individuals from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds - and we believe that diversity of perspective is one of our greatest strengths.

Our Values

We put our people first and communicate openly. We share goals, success, and accountability - no individual agendas. We treat everyone with respect and humility. We maximize every opportunity, embrace change, and always look for yes. We nurture creativity, growth, and a little weirdness - because a great team is also a great community.

Professional Growth & Career Development

We are deeply committed to the growth and development of every member of our team. At GCKB, professional…