Insurance Litigation​/Defense Attorney Associate

Insurance Litigation / Defense Attorney Associate

Department: Global - USA

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: New York

Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 / year

As part of DAC Beachcroft's ongoing expansion of the firm's global offering to clients across insurance, we are looking to recruit an Associate to join our newly opened New York office.

Our team based in the New York office provides advice to domestic and global Insurers and their Insureds across a wide spectrum of classes of insurance.

We are looking to recruit ideally an Associate to join the team to focus on personal injury and defense and help continue our drive to become the firm of choice to the global insurance sector. The right candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of cases, client contacts and working closely with senior attorneys – whilst working in a positive and collaborative environment that provides a large degree of autonomy and a strong work/life balance.

This is a full-time, permanent role to be based in New York, which will see the successful applicant working within a team of 7 attorneys. If you're eager to make an impact in a growing US team and be part of one of the largest insurance practices of any law firm, then we want to hear from you.

Please note, as part of your application we will also require a writing sample.

• Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleagues on personal injury [and other] defendant insurance litigation matters.
• Conducting depositions
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports and litigation documents.
• Maintaining caseload in an organized manner and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements.
• Developing an understanding of the client's, and our wider business, and how the two fit together.
• Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Handling of case relevant motion practice
• Attendance at court proceedings

• New York Bar admitted junior attorney (ideally 2 to 3 years) with pre-litigation and litigation work experience and strong deposition capabilities.
• The ability to run your own caseload and work in an autonomous fashion.
• Strong academic record.
• Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day-to-day issues.
• The ability to think and act quickly and under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis.
• Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.