Insurance Coverage Attorney Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Role Description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of insurance coverage experience to join our New York, NY office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analyzing complex insurance policies and handling coverage-related disputes.

Our Professional Liability Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing insurance company clients in some of the most high-stakes coverage litigation cases across the country, including cases involving Directors and Officers (D&O), Errors and Omissions (E&O), and professional liability.

This position is hybrid in our New York City office.

What You'll Do

• Analyze insurance coverage issues involving professional lines claims, including D&O/management liability, and E&O matters.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Evaluate claims, policies, and underlying litigation materials to assess coverage obligations and potential exposure.
• Assist with coverage litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation materials.
• Advise insurance company clients on coverage matters and collaborate with claims professionals, adjusters, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel and participate in court hearings and oral arguments.

What We're Looking For

• Active license to practice law in New York and in good standing
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• At least 3 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters under D&O, E&O or EPL liability policies. Cyber coverage experience a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks
• Exceptional legal writing, research, organizational, and advocacy skills
• Experience in a billable-hour environment preferred

What Sets This Role Apart

• Exposure to both coverage counseling and coverage-related litigation, including emerging areas of risk such as cyber-related claims
• Opportunity to develop substantive expertise and build direct client relationships
• National platform with the flexibility to collaborate across offices and work with attorneys nationwide
• Collaborative culture focused on mentorship, professional development, and accessible leadership
• Clear path for professional growth, increased responsibility, and advancement

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application
Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume.

First Round Interview
Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager(s).

Second Round Interview
Here you'll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm. You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer
Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you're a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.