Ropers Majeski's growing and dynamic insurance practice has an opportunity for an experienced Insurance Coverage & Litigation Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience handling coverage matters and actively prosecuting or defending declaratory judgment actions 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.
Ropers Majeski'sgrowing and dynamic insurance practice has an opportunity for an experiencedInsurance Coverage & Litigation Attorney with a minimum of five years ofexperience handling coverage matters and actively prosecuting or defendingdeclaratory judgment actions to join our New York, NY office. Responsibilitieswill include drafting coverage opinions, reviewing and analyzing claimdocuments, reviewing and assessing policy language, litigating declaratoryjudgment and bad faith actions in New York and many other jurisdictions, andproviding a wide range of insurance coverage services to our clients includingupdating policy language. The position offers flexibility to work remotely orin the office.
Skills and Educational Requirements- JD degree with excellent academic credentials
- Minimum of five 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- Base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience
- Generous formula bonus program and the potential for additional discretionary bonuses
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Unlimited PTO and Generous Holiday Schedule
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Pet insurance (discounted group rate)
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k)
- Commuter benefits spending account, including pre-tax parking and transit plans
- Employee assistance plan for employees and family members
- Opportunities for advancement including mentoring and a robust professional development curriculum
- Business development training, coaching, and support
- Firm paid bar dues, CLEs, and membership to select professional organizations
- Employee referral program
Please apply online and be prepared to submit your resume.