Attorney / Senior Associate - Insurance Coverage

Job Description

Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney | Highly Regarded International Law Firm | Chicago | Up to $220,000 + Bonus + Profit Sharing

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Join One of the Most Respected Insurance Coverage Practices in the Countr

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yIf you're an insurance coverage attorney looking for a platform where you'll handle sophisticated coverage matters, litigate complex disputes, and work alongside nationally recognized coverage lawyers, this opportunity id for you

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This firm has represented the insurance industry for nearly 100 years and is recognized as one of the premier insurance coverage and defense firms in the United States. The firm serves insurers nationwide and has built its reputation on high-level coverage analysis, appellate success, and complex litigation .

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Representative Matters & Recent Wins

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• $7.8M Coverage Claim Defea ted – Secured a Seventh Circuit victory preventing the stacking of UIM and medical payments coverage, significantly limiting insurer exposure.
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• Multi-Million Dollar Coverage Dispute Win – Obtained a favorable appellate ruling in a complex excess and umbrella coverage matter.
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• High-Stakes Construction Defect Cla ims – Represents insurers in seven and eight-figure construction defect and additional insured disputes.
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• Catastrophic Injury Coverage Litigat ion – Defends carriers in wrongful death and catastrophic loss claims involving substantial policy-limit exposure.
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• Professional Liability & Bad Faith Matt ers – Advises insurers on coverage strategy, extra-contractual exposure, and bad faith avoidance.
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• Environmental & Toxic Tort Cover age – Handles long-tail environmental, asbestos, silica, and toxic tort coverage disputes.
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• Cyber & Emerging Risk Cla ims – Counsels insurers on evolving cyber, privacy, and technology-related coverage issues.
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• National Coverage Coun sel – Trusted advisor to major national and regional insurance carriers across multiple lines of business.
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• Current High-Exposure Mat ters
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• Multi-million-dollar excess and umbrella coverage disputes.
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• Seven-figure construction defect litigation.
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• Catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.
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Complex bad faith and declaratory judgment actions.

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The Opportunity

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This role offers a rare blend of coverage and litigation work, making it ideal for attorneys who enjoy both analytical coverage issues and active litigation.

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You will:

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• Analyze complex third-party liability coverage issues
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• Draft coverage opinions and reservation of rights letters
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• Handle declaratory judgment actions
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• Manage litigation through motion practice and discovery
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• Prepare and argue dispositive motions
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• Work directly with sophisticated insurer clients
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Gain exposure to appellate matters and high-level coverage str ategy

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The practice touches a broad range of issues inclu ding:

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• Commercial General Liability
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• Professional Liability
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• Construction Defect
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• Environmental ClaimsToxic Tort Exposure
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• Bad Faith Litigation
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• Excess and Umbrella Coverage
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• Products Liability Coverage
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What They're Looking For

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• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience
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• Experience handling third-party liability coverage matters
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• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
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• Litigation experience preferred
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• Illinois Bar admission (or ability to waive in quickly)
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Attorneys seeking a long-term platform for growth and advancement

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Why This Role Stands Out

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Many coverage positions become purely opinion-writing roles.

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This one doesn't.

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You'll remain actively involved in litigation while continuing to develop sophisticated coverage expertise, giving you the type of well-rounded experience that is increasingly difficult to find in today's market.

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For attorneys who want meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, excellent benefits, and a nationally respected insurance platform, Clausen Miller offers a compelling long-term career opportunity.

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Interested?

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For a confidential no obligation conversation please email your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com