Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Attorney, Business Development, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Disability Insurance, Health Plan, Insurance, Insurance Regulations, Insurance Sales, Interpret Regulations, Legal, Legal Research, Life Insurance, Litigation, Mentoring, Research Skills, Risk, Sales Management, Team Player, Time Management, Underwriting, Vision Plan
Job description:
Insurance Coverage Attorney Location: Buffalo, NY (Hybrid)
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Join a Growing Insurance Coverage Practice A respected Buffalo law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its collaborative and expanding practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience analyzing complex insurance coverage issues and providing strategic counsel to insurers, insureds, and corporate clients.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling insurance coverage opinions, policy interpretation, declaratory judgment actions, and coverage litigation involving commercial lines of insurance.
The firm offers a sophisticated practice, strong mentorship, and a supportive environment where attorneys are encouraged to develop their expertise and advance their careers.
Key Responsibilities - Analyze and interpret insurance policies, including commercial general liability, professional liability, excess and umbrella, directors and officers, cyber, and other specialty coverages
- Draft detailed coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters
- Provide strategic advice to clients regarding coverage positions, risk exposure, and claims handling
- Manage declaratory judgment actions and insurance coverage litigation matters
- Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents
- Monitor developments in insurance law and emerging coverage issues
- Collaborate with clients, claims professionals, underwriters, and outside experts
- Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court appearances as needed
- Develop strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness
Qualifications - Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
- Experience handling insurance coverage matters, coverage litigation, or complex insurance defense cases
- Strong understanding of New York insurance law and policy interpretation
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to client service
Why Join This Firm? - Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance
- Sophisticated and diverse insurance coverage practice
- Strong mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Meaningful client interaction and opportunities for business development
- Clear path for professional growth and advancement
- Stable, well-established Buffalo firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community
Comprehensive Benefits Package The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance with three plan options
- Two medical plans include deductibles that are front-loaded and fully paid by the firm for employee-only coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Firm-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Firm-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Child Life Insurance
- Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit/Commuter)
- 401(k) plan
- Profit sharing program with a 3% employer contribution after one year of employment
- AFLAC supplemental insurance options
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to the New York State Bar and in good standing
- Experience handling insurance coverage matters, coverage litigation, or complex insurance defense cases
- Strong understanding of New York insurance law and policy interpretation
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
- Collaborative mindset and commitment to client service
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
- Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance
- Sophisticated and diverse insurance coverage practice
- Strong mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Meaningful client interaction and opportunities for business development
- Clear path for professional growth and advancement
- Stable, well-established Buffalo firm with an excellent reputation in the legal community
Comprehensive Benefits Package The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance with three plan options
- Two medical plans include deductibles that are front-loaded and fully paid by the firm for employee-only coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Firm-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Firm-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Child Life Insurance
- Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care, and Transit/Commuter)
- 401(k) plan
- Profit sharing program with a 3% employer contribution after one year of employment
- AFLAC supplemental insurance options
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 120000
Salary Max : $ 180000
Currency Type : USD