Insurance Defense and Litigation Attorney

A leading defense litigation firm based in Illinois with offices throughout the United States is looking add an Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney to join its growing insurance coverage group. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with experience handling insurance coverage litigation matters to work with a collaborative group of experienced coverage litigation attorneys who handle cases in Illinois and throughout the U.S., working with domestic and foreign insurers. Position is onsite at the firms Chicago, IL office and includes working with First Party and Third Party claims, must have experience in both.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on insurance coverage matters
Draft coverage opinion letters
Draft pleadings, motions, and handle discovery in coverage litigation
Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on a variety of subjects
Communicate with clients and draft reports to clients
Qualifications:
Must have a JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in the State of Illinois
Must have 2+ years of experience at a law firm, insurance carrier, or working as In-House Counsel
Must have 2+ years coverage litigation experience
Must have experience in areas of insurance coverage such as coverage opinions (CGL, Auto, E&O & D&O)
Must have experience in both third-party and first-party claims
Must have superior analytical skills
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits:
Salary based on experience
Excellent Benefits Package
Professional development programs
Unlimited PTO plan
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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