Wilsonelserattorneys
Claims Management and Coverage Counsel
New York, New York · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$190kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role
- We are seeking an experienced Claims Management & Coverage Counsel to join our growing national team.
- This attorney will play a key role in providing sophisticated claims management, insurance coverage analysis, and strategic risk assessment across a broad range of specialty and professional liability lines.
- This position offers the opportunity to work on high-exposure, challenging matters while collaborating with a nationally recognized team of insurance professionals.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a claims caseload, from claim notification through resolution.
- Proactively monitor claims, prepare and develop handling and resolution strategies.
- Assign, coordinate, and manage outside counsel to obtain optimal resolutions.
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects.
- Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
Requirements
- 5+ years of legal practice experience in the insurance area.
- Superior written and oral communication skills required.
- Strong legal research and negotiation skills required.
- Ability to assess and interpret insurance policies, identify potential legal risks, and offer strategic solutions to prevent disputes from escalating.
- JD from an accredited Law School
- Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Demonstrated experience handling complex insurance claims and evaluating coverage issues across professional and specialty liability lines.
- Experience drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and coverage denial letters is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in private practice, insurance coverage, or claims counseling is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills to effectively manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment.
- Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.
- A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Compensation
- $170,000 - $190,000 USD
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Company info
- Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
- We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place.
Visa & Work Authorization
- cisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental d
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