Insurance Associate Attorney

A law firm in Buffalo, NY is seeking a skilled Insurance Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience representing policyholders in insurance coverage matters. This role involves reviewing insurance policies, handling claims, litigating coverage disputes, and drafting indemnity and insurance provisions. Familiarity with insurance policies and coverage issues, along with strong analytical and communication skills, is required. Experience in construction insurance coverage and corporate transactional work is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent policyholders in insurance coverage matters, including dispute resolution and litigation.
• Review and analyze insurance policies to determine coverage and policyholder rights.
• Handle insurance claims, including investigating and resolving coverage issues.
• Draft and negotiate contractual indemnity and insurance provisions.
• Litigate insurance coverage disputes in state and federal courts.
• Collaborate with clients to provide legal advice on insurance-related issues.
• Stay current on developments in insurance law and coverage issues.
• Provide support in the review of insurance policies related to construction and corporate transactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar license.
• 1-5 years of experience in insurance coverage matters.
• Experience with construction insurance coverage and corporate transactional work is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and overall communication skills.
• Familiarity with insurance policies and coverage issues.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in reviewing and drafting insurance policies and contractual provisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective in handling and litigating insurance coverage disputes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar license.

Location:

• Buffalo, NY

Benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans with 4 medical plan options, including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans.
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage).
• Vision plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits including Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program including mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.