Insurance Coverage Associate

Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP is a pre-eminent insurance coverage law firm that provides superior legal counsel and outstanding results for our clients in their most challenging cases. Our firm represents the interests of the insurance industry in the United States and abroad. We evaluate coverage issues and litigate insurance disputes under a variety of insurance products. We provide a highly collaborative work environment, where attorneys work directly alongside partners to provide superior legal services and develop strong client relationships.

Hinkhouse Williams Walsh LLP is seeking attorneys who were admitted to practice law beginning in 2022 and earlier with a minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation to join our robust insurance coverage practice group in Chicago. The practice group represents both domestic and international insurers in complex, high-profile coverage litigation and bad faith cases, who issued primary, excess, and reinsurance policies to large multi-national companies, public and private entities, municipalities, and school districts. Attorneys with complex commercial litigation experience who are interested in focusing on insurance coverage work are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits, including the potential for quarterly/annual bonuses and annual performance-based raises, flexible hybrid work schedule, substantial opportunities for advancement and professional development, and a commitment to employee wellness.

This is a premier opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions, and provide coverage advice and recommendations.
• Handle all phases of insurance coverage litigation.
• Attend depositions and court appearances, hearings, and mediations as required.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with pre-trial work and trial preparation.
• Conduct complex and comprehensive legal research, and draft memoranda.
• Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and partners on legal projects.
• Communicate with clients.
• Represent clients in court and/or before government agencies.
• Negotiate settlements of legal disputes.

Education and Experience

• Admitted to practice in Illinois in 2022 or earlier.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• 2 to 6 years’ experience in insurance coverage litigation, experience representing insurers is a plus.
• Familiarity with commercial general liability insurance policies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

The salary range for this position is $155,000 - $175,000 annually, with additional quarterly bonuses for meeting billable hour requirements (up to $10,000 per year) and the potential for hours and/or merit-based annual bonuses. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and a competitive benefits package. Benefits plans offered include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, flexible spending account, parking and transit benefits, Life/AD&D Disability.

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