Job Title: Insurance Coverage Attorney

Role: Associate in Insurance Coverage Group

Expertise: 3-6 years of law firm or insurance company experience

Job Location: New York City or Westchester County (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense and insurance coverage firm with 130+ lawyers and eight offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The firm’s coverage group is well respected for its depth and successes, and serves clients in the US, London and elsewhere in Europe, as well as the Bermuda market. Insurance coverage is one of the firm’s major practice areas, not relegated to the recesses of the firm as it is at some mega firms. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 3-6 years’ experience to join the Insurance Coverage/Coverage Litigation teams in our New York City or Westchester offices, who represent international and domestic insurers in complex insurance and coverage litigation matters involving all manner of liability policies, including Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime), Cyber, Professional Liability, Financial Institutions, and Commercial General Liability. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage disputes, and perform key roles in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration;
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda and position letters;
• Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
• Supervise and participate in the mediation and settlement of underlying litigations worldwide;
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Participate in depositions, document reviews, conferences and all aspects of coverage litigations and arbitrations;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in either New York or New Jersey;
• At least three years of experience, either in commercial litigation, or in-house experience with liability insurance policies;
• Excellent academic credentials; and
• Solid work history.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Job Title: Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate

Role: Associate in Medical Malpractice/Healthcare

Expertise: 4-7 years of experience

Job Location: Garden City, NY, New York City, NY or Valhalla, NY (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities in malpractice litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading medical malpractice defense firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. The firm’s medical malpractice group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. In addition to serving clients in the states where our offices are located, the firm also acts as national counsel in various high exposure matters. Medical malpractice is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 4-7 years’ experience to join the Medical Malpractice team in our Garden City, NY office, which represents physicians and all other professional healthcare providers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities in all manners of Medical Malpractice litigation. We are looking for a bright, highly motivated and proactive attorney with excellent writing skills – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of medical malpractice actions;
• Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
• Analysis of medical records;
• Represent clients in court;
• Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings and all other aspects of medical malpractice litigation;
• Interact with medical experts;
• Conduct legal and medical research and analysis;
• Draft motions;
• Work cooperatively with others; and
• Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New York;
• At least 4 years of experience in medical malpractice/healthcare litigation.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NY Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $115,000 - $150,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Job Title: Mid-Level to Senior Litigation Associate

Role: Associate in Employment Litigation

Expertise: 3-4 years of experience

Job Location: Parsippany, NJ (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent a wide variety of public and private employers

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading employment litigation defense firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and California. The firm’s employment litigation group is well respected for its expertise at all levels of litigation from inception through trial and appeals. In addition to serving clients in the states where our offices are located, the firm also acts as national counsel in various high exposure matters. Employment litigation is one of the cornerstones of the firm’s practice. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with 3-4 years’ experience to join the Employment Litigation team in our Parsippany, NJ office, who represents for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, financial and educational institutions and municipal entities in all manners of Employment litigation. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive – someone with the willingness and capability to act independently and comfortable with client interaction.

Responsibilities

· Work collaboratively with senior litigators to develop litigation strategy for the defense of employment actions;

· Draft and review pleadings and discovery, memos, briefs and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

· Analysis of employment records;

· Represent clients in court and before administrative agencies;

· Participate in depositions, conferences, hearings, trials and all other aspects of employment litigation;

· Interact with employment experts;

· Conduct legal and employment research and analysis;

· Draft motions;

· Work cooperatively with others; and

· Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

• Admission to practice in New Jersey;
• At least 3 years of experience in employment litigation.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

NJ Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

Job Title: Insurance Coverage Attorney

Role: Associate in Insurance Coverage/Litigation Group

Expertise: 3 years of law firm or insurance company experience

Job Location: Woodland Hills, CA (hybrid office / remote)

Description: Represent insurers in coverage matters and insurance coverage litigation

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is a leading defense and insurance coverage firm with 130+ lawyers and nine offices in California, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The firm’s coverage/coverage litigation groups are well respected for their depth and successes, and serve clients in the US, London and elsewhere in Europe, as well as the Bermuda market. Insurance coverage and coverage litigation are part of the firm’s major practice areas. Known for an enriching, collegial workplace, the firm offers true opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

This position is for an attorney with at least 3 years of experience to join the Insurance Coverage/Coverage Litigation team in our Woodland Hills, CA office, who represent international and domestic insurers in complex insurance and coverage litigation matters involving all manner of liability policies, including Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime), Cyber, Professional Liability, Financial Institutions, and Commercial General Liability. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive. The successful candidate will have experience representing major insurance companies, particularly in specialty lines of insurance such as D&O, E&O and EPL.

Responsibilities

Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage disputes, and perform key roles in insurance coverage litigation and arbitration;

Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda and position letters;

Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;

Supervise and participate in the mediation and settlement of underlying litigations worldwide;

Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;

Participate in depositions, document reviews, conferences and all aspects of coverage litigations and arbitrations;

Work cooperatively with others; and

Interact with clients.

Education and Experience Required

Admission to practice in California;

At least three years of experience representing major insurance companies, particularly in specialty lines of insurance such as D&O, E&O and EPL;

Excellent academic credentials; and

Solid work history.

Skills and Abilities Required

Strong legal research, writing and verbal communication skills;

Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;

Excellent organizational and time management skills;

Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.

CA Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package. The firm also offers comprehensive health and well-being benefits, personal and professional development, career growth opportunities and a collegial and supportive culture. The anticipated pay range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000, which represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary range at the time of posting. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance. The actual offered rate for this position will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, including qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity.