Insurance Coverage Associate

Job Overview:

A reputable law firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate for its Liability & Excess team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, complex insurance coverage cases across the United States. The successful candidate will collaborate with talented lawyers in a dynamic, supportive environment, offering expertise in advising national and international insurers on various coverage matters, including pollution, toxic tort, asbestos, construction defects, products liability, errors and omissions, and more.

Location:

• New Jersey, USA

Duties:

• Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions.
• Provide coverage advice to clients on complex insurance matters.
• Conduct rigorous legal research and draft memoranda based on findings.
• Prepare and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions, and other legal documents.
• Engage in formal correspondence with opposing counsel and other parties.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as required.

Requirements:

• Excellent academic credentials.
• JD degree (2020, 2021, or 2022 graduates preferred).
• Admission to practice in New Jersey (additional admissions are a plus).
• Experience or interest in complex insurance coverage matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in New Jersey (required). Additional state admissions are a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in insurance coverage matters, particularly in toxic tort, products liability, construction defects, and related fields.
• Advanced legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Student loan reimbursement.
• Flexible time off & 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K Safe Harbor contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Commuter benefits.
• Minimum billable hours of 1,900 per year with generous bonus opportunities for high performers.