Insurance Coverage Attorney – Melville, NY
Our client, a well-respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join their Melville, NY office.
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated coverage matters across a variety of policy types and complex litigation issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and interpret insurance policies across multiple lines of coverage
- Provide legal opinions and guidance on coverage issues
- Handle litigation involving insurance coverage disputes
- Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
- Represent clients in matters involving policy interpretation and application of exclusions
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients on strategy and case management Required Experience:
- Strong background in insurance coverage analysis and policy interpretation.
Experience working with one or more of the following policy types:
First Party Property and/or Homeowners Policies Commercial General Liability (CGL) Policies Directors & Officers (D&O) Policies Environmental/Pollution Policies Construction Defect / Builders Risk Policies
Experience litigating coverage disputes involving: Application of policy exclusions “Other insurance” and priority of coverage issues Additional insured provisions and scope of coverage Preferred (Not Required):
- Commercial litigation experience
- Labor Law defense experience
- Construction defect or construction damage litigation
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 3 years of experience
- Admitted to practice in New York
- Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and work both independently and collaboratively
Additional Details:
- Location: Melville, NY
- Collegial environment with opportunity to work on complex, high-level matters