Insurance Coverage Attorney (Of Counsel)

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks an experienced insurance coverage attorney to join its Chicago-based practice. This role involves overseeing complex insurance coverage litigation, mentoring junior attorneys, and directly managing cases from inception to resolution. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of first-party insurance matters, particularly property insurance, and is adept at litigation strategy, depositions, and policy analysis.

Duties:

• Lead and manage an active insurance coverage practice, handling cases across the Midwest.

• Supervise and mentor junior associates on assigned matters.

• Oversee and execute litigation strategies in coverage matters, including both defense and prosecution of claims.

• Conduct depositions, including 30(b)(6) depositions, and examine insureds, public adjusters, engineers, and contractors.

• Perform examinations under oath and draft comprehensive legal opinions on coverage issues for clients.

• Manage coverage and extracontractual liability cases in both state and federal courts.

• Advise claims professionals and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisals and related legal issues.

Requirements:

• Active law license in Illinois and admission to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (or eligibility for admission to other applicable federal courts).

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience handling first-party insurance coverage matters.

• Strong research, analytical, and litigation skills.

• Proven ability to manage files, oversee junior attorneys, and directly communicate with clients.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide writing samples, including deposition transcripts and legal motions.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the Illinois State Bar.

• Admission to relevant federal district courts preferred.

Skills:

• Expertise in first-party property insurance law and coverage analysis.

• Proficiency in conducting depositions, examinations under oath, and courtroom advocacy.

• Strong case management and leadership abilities.

• Ability to provide strategic legal counsel on complex coverage issues.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and negotiation skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including multiple plan options.

• Generous 401(k) matching and profit-sharing programs.

• Transit benefits to support commuting costs.

• Performance-based annual bonuses with the potential for total compensation exceeding base salary range.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key leadership position in a growing insurance coverage practice while working in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment.

Servicing clients and servicing them well is this firm's mottoand it shows. If you want close contact with clients, challenging work and complex cases, this is the firm for you. Founded by two talented partners who left large law firm practice with the goal of providing better service to their clients, this firm specializes in civil defense litigation services, ranging from medical malpractice to employment litigation and workers' compensation. Clients flock to this firm to receive high quality legal services at reasonable rates. You'll always be assured a full plate of work in this environment built on quality and service.