Claims Management amp Coverage Counsel

Profile

Wilson Elser is currently seeking Attorneys with Claims Management & Coverage Counsel experience. The position is based in New York City, but we will consider additional locations for candidates with relevant experience. The position requires a licensed insurance adjustor, preferably in the states of California, Florida, Arizona, Washington or Texas.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with insurance coverage and claims management experience who are interested in joining a growing, dynamic team as part of a national law firm. This role will collaborate with outside counsel on litigation strategies, but will not directly handle litigation.

The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms.

The Position

Qualifications

JD from an accredited Law School

Licensed to practice law in the US, New York preferred

3 years of legal practice experience in the insurance area

Previous experience analyzing policies, drafting coverage letters and opinions a plus

Licensed insurance adjuster, preferably in the states of California, Florida, Arizona, Washington or Texas required

Superior written and oral communication skills required

Strong experience negotiating settlements

Excellent legal research skills required

Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Independently manage a claims caseload, working claims from beginning to end

Provide coverage, liability and damages analysis for complex professional liability, employment liability, and D&O matters

Draft reservation of rights and coverage denial letters

Negotiate to resolve matters, participate in mediations, and draft settlement agreements

Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects

Ability to regularly interface with clients, carriers and outside counsel

Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Why Should You Apply?

Excellent Benefits including a 401k match

Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training

Generous PTO plan

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Corporate Discount Plans

The annualized salary range for this position is $105,000 to $160,000.

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law

Company info

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP
Website : https://www.wilsonelser.com/