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SalaryClaims Management & Coverage Counsel
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 1,000 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 Journal's survey of the nation's 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
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting "NYC Claims Management & Coverage Counsel" in the subject line.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
