Insurance Coverage Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated first-party property insurance coverage practice handling complex, high-value matters
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule combining remote work with meaningful in-office collaboration
• Build valuable coverage expertise while taking on substantive responsibility in both pre-suit and litigation matters
• Gain access to strong mentorship and a clearly defined path for long-term career advancement
• Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance
• Develop your practice alongside experienced attorneys while working with sophisticated insurer and corporate clients
• Participate in educational, wellness, professional development, and team-building programs throughout the year

Location: Chicago, IL. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity that combines remote work with collaborative time in our Chicago office.

Note: Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant attorney experience. Insurance coverage experience is preferred, but attorneys with comparable civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have strong legal writing and analytical skills and be willing to provide a writing sample; professional references may also be requested.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation firm dedicated to sophisticated defense and insurance litigation. Our team represents insurers, corporations, and insured individuals while providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive professional environment.Job Description

• Analyze complex insurance policies and first-party property coverage issues
• Prepare thoughtful coverage opinions and strategic recommendations for clients
• Handle matters from pre-suit coverage analysis through litigation and resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other persuasive legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in discovery
• Represent clients in mediations and other dispute-resolution proceedings
• Develop litigation and coverage strategies alongside experienced attorneys
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding coverage issues, case strategy, and developments
• Manage multiple matters while responding effectively to time-sensitive client needs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience
• Insurance coverage dispute experience preferred
• Comparable civil litigation experience will be considered
• Experience with policy analysis, coverage opinions, pleadings, motions, depositions, or mediations is highly valued
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• Detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, team-first mindset
• Willingness to provide a writing sample

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Sophisticated and engaging insurance coverage matters
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Clear advancement opportunities, including long-term partnership potential
• Reasonable billable expectations and an emphasis on work-life balance
• Supportive, positive, and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to build meaningful experience and deepen your insurance coverage expertise

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance