Legal - Coverage Attorney I -IV

DescriptionMake a difference with a career in insuranceAt The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person.If you’re ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow. Build your future with usOur Legal-Litigation department is currently seeking an experienced insurance coverage attorney for our Chicago, Illinois territory to represent the company by providing coverage opinions relative to Commercial and Personal Insurance policies. The pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. The pay determination is based on the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performances.Be ready to:defend litigation cases involving auto liability, premises liability and other personal lines and commercial insurance matters through all phases of the legal process. This includes conducting case evaluations, developing legal strategies, managing discovery, taking depositions, negotiating settlements when appropriate and representing clients in court to achieve favorable and timely resolutionsprovide clear, effective and timely communication to clients regarding both legal and factual developments in their cases. This includes offering sound legal advice, explaining complex issues in an understandable manner, setting expectations and ensuring clients are informed of risks, opportunities and recommended courses of action throughout the lifecycle of each casepartner closely with claims supervisors and other key stakeholders to align litigation strategy with business objectives. Collaborate to evaluate claims, assess exposure, control costs and drive optimal outcomes, while maintaining a strong focus on efficiency, compliance and client satisfactionQualificationsBe equipped with:an active Illinois law license (required)strong academic and professional credentialsfive or more years of litigation and trial experiencejury trial experience (preferred)insurance defense experience (strongly preferred)Enhance your talentsProviding outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you’re new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional – all while enjoying a meaningful career.Enjoy benefits and amenitiesYour commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated.To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities Embrace a diverse teamAs a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military service, veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please review this information to learn more about those rights.