Associate Attorney, Insurance Recovery, New York

About the Firm:

The hiring firm is a leading global law firm representing a wide range of clients, from emerging companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across various sectors. The firm is highly respected for its expertise in complex commercial litigation, financial services litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and securities litigation. Despite the shrinking pool for outside counsel work, the firm's prominence continues to grow, garnering commendations from high-level legal decision-makers at respected companies. The firm's practice and individual lawyers are consistently recognized among the best by prestigious independent ratings publications.

The firm values diversity and inclusion, which inform its recruitment, retention, and promotion practices. The firm offers excellent benefits, competitive salaries with bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid remote option for work-life balance.

Job Requirements:

• 2-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in a sophisticated national law firm environment
• Experience in insurance recovery is ideal
• Preference for post-clerkship candidates with an interest in Insurance Recovery
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with clients, business, and legal teams
• Excellent academic record, writing and oral communication skills, and ability to work independently with clients and colleagues
• NY bar admission preferred but not required

About the Role:

The New York office seeks an Associate to join its Insurance Recovery group within the Commercial Litigation Department. The successful candidate will represent a diverse range of business clients in various industries on insurance coverage litigation matters.

About the Firm:

The firm is a large, full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys across 21 offices worldwide. The firm provides legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual, and nonprofit clients operating in various industries like banking, financial services, energy, healthcare, and private equity. 

The firm has grown significantly through strategic mergers over the years, tracing its roots back to 1834 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is regularly recognized for its client service, innovation, and has a collegial culture where associates report being treated with respect by partners. The firm values diversity and inclusion, and provides training and career advancement opportunities for its employees.