Kennedys, recently ranked as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US 2021, the guide to outstanding firms and lawyers across the United States is seeking Associates with 3-7 years' insurance coverage litigation experience to join its New York team. In this role, the attorney will represent insurance companies in coverage disputes and advise insurance companies in a variety of coverage matters. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing global law firm.
The ideal candidate should have experience litigating in New York and Federal Court under general liability policies - such as Labor Law claims; construction defect claims; personal and advertising injury claims; and contribution claims.
Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
Required experience
Minimum of 3 years law firm insurance coverage' and litigation experience
Must be licensed in New York
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Delaware a huge plus
Superior research, writing and communication skills
Experience analyzing insurance policies and other relevant contracts
Ability to handle all phases of the litigation process including drafting motions, pleadings, initial disclosures, discovery demands, discovery responses and other court documents
Experience in drafting settlement agreements, taking depositions, conference and handling appeals
Proven and solid courtroom experience conferences and handling appeals
About KennedysKennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,300 people worldwide across 43 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.
