Senior Coverage Attorney — Litigation

Overview

A globally recognized insurance and reinsurance law firm specializing in coverage litigation, complex liability, and risk advisory is seeking a Senior Coverage Attorney focused on litigation. This is a fully remote, senior-level role with a salary range of $200,000 to $215,000.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement case strategies for complex insurance coverage disputes, including high-exposure and multi-party matters
• Review and interpret Commercial General Liability (CGL), product liability, Errors & Omissions (E&O), excess, and specialty insurance policies
• Issue written coverage opinions
• Prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and discovery documents
• Independently take and defend depositions of insureds, corporate representatives, experts, and key witnesses
• Appear at hearings, oral arguments, mediations, and settlement conferences in state and federal courts
• Provide ongoing risk assessments and strategic guidance to insurer clients
• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals, including delegating and reviewing work product
• Manage a complex, multi-matter caseload while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards
• Identify emerging coverage issues and proactively advise clients on exposure trends

Requirements

• Active admission to the New York Bar (required)
• 5+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience with a focus on coverage (not pure defense work)
• Experience independently taking and defending depositions
• Strong background in analyzing and interpreting complex insurance policies
• Experience in both state and federal courts
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Stable work history and strong academic credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual admission to New York and New Jersey Bars
• Experience with product liability policies
• Exposure to class action litigation
• Experience with excess liability coverage
• Prior experience supervising associates or paralegals
• Background in high-stakes, multi-party litigation

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $200,000–$215,000 (typically not starting at top of range)
• Monthly performance bonus up to $2,000
• Annual performance bonus
• $250/month student loan repayment benefit (non-taxable)
• Flexible paid time off with no rigid accrual model
• Six months fully paid parental leave
• Strong internal training and career development support

Location

• Fully remote position with flexible working arrangements