Attorney

Job Description: Coverage Attorney: Insurance Defense Job Description: New York Metro Area law firm with national practice is seeking a skilled and motivated Coverage Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling complex insurance coverage matters, providing expert legal advice to insurers, and managing litigation related to coverage disputes. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team of experienced attorneys. New York Bar required and New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania Bars a plus. Classification: Exempt Key Responsibilities : Insurance Coverage Analysis: Provide legal advice on policy interpretation, coverage disputes, and claims handling. Analyze complex insurance policies to determine coverage and exclusions for both commercial and personal lines policies. Litigation Management: Represent clients in coverage litigation, including drafting and filing motions, discovery requests, and responses. Attend hearings, depositions, and trials related to coverage disputes. Claim Reviews: Advise insurers on claims handling practices, including the evaluation of potential coverage issues, and develop strategies for resolving coverage disputes. Legal Research active admission to the NY and/or NJ State Bar. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in insurance coverage law, preferably with a focus on defense work. Experience handling complex coverage disputes and litigation is highly preferred. Skills: Strong analytical, writing, and research skills. Experience drafting legal opinions, motions, and discovery responses. Ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. In-depth understanding of insurance law, including knowledge of NY and NJ state regulations and case law related to insurance coverage. ** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ** Job Type: Full-time (with hybrid work schedule available) Salary Range $125,000 - $175,000 per year commensurate with experience PMT NY Office Locations: Elmsford, NY│ New York, NY│ Garden City, NY│ Syracuse, NY │Buffalo, NY We Offer a Competitive Benefit Packages to All of Our Employees, Including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Paid Family Leave (PFL) Domestic Partner Benefits (Same Sex) Short and Long-term Disability Firm-paid Life Insurance Employee Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Medical Dental Vision Pre-tax Parking and Transit Programs Pre-tax Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA, HRA) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) Match Program 12 Paid Holidays Per Year 3 Weeks of Vacation Per Year to Start PTO days, Bereavement and Jury Duty Commuter Benefits Continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities Flexible Schedule About Us: Pillinger Miller Tarallo began in 2002 with a handful of lawyers representing insurance clients in New York and has grown into over 100 lawyers located throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. We have been able to achieve this successful growth by providing highly experienced representation to our clients in all areas of civil litigation. Our primary objective is the swift, cost-effective resolution of cases with the most favorable outcome possible for our clients. Our Firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell; the highest rating achieved only by a select group of law firms nationwide after a rigorous screening process. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases across numerous practice areas throughout the Northeast. Moreover, we are known as a “go to” trial firm since our attorneys have tried over 500 cases since the formation of the firm. Our approach to each and every case is to provide not only sound legal counsel, but also to ensure excellent client service. The foregoing principles have guided us over the years and have laid a foundation for our attorneys to build upon for the future. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are currently accepting applications directly from candidates only. We kindly ask that recruiters, agencies, and third-party staffing firms do not contact us regarding this position. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.