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We are seeking an Insurance Litigation Special Counsel with 7+ years of complex litigation experience to join a nationally recognized corporate practice in New York, NY or Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have experience handling insurance and reinsurance disputes, arbitration proceedings, and developing pretrial and trial strategy.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Am Law 100 firm with a collaborative culture, sophisticated deal work, and a clear path toward partnership. The firm is known for providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and opportunities to work on high-profile disputes alongside experienced practitioners. This firm is consistently recognized as a top-tier firm with a collaborative, client-focused culture and industry-leading legal insight.

Insurance Litigation Special Counsel Responsibilities

Draft complex legal submissions and briefs
Prepare witnesses and support trial strategy
Manage expert discovery processes
Participate in arbitration and trial proceedings
Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams on litigation strategy
Support client development initiatives, including publications and speaking engagements

Insurance Litigation Special Counsel Requirements

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission or eligibility for admission in New York or Washington, DC
7+ years of complex litigation experience
Experience or strong interest in insurance/reinsurance disputes and arbitration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in team environments

Insurance Litigation Special Counsel Benefits

Bonus eligible (top-of-market compensation)
Salary range: $275,000–$305,000
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
WFH flexibility (hybrid schedule with ~60% in-office expectation)

Please note this is a senior off-partnership track position.

JOB ID: 173199

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.