Attorney of Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced insurance coverage attorney for its Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in first-party insurance coverage litigation and will contribute to a thriving practice with cases throughout the Midwest.

Duties

• Manage a busy insurance coverage practice from the Chicago office.
• Oversee junior associates on assigned files.
• Lead defense and prosecution of coverage matters from inception through trial.
• Conduct 30(b)(6) depositions and examinations under oath.
• Perform legal research and author coverage opinions.
• Defend coverage and extracontractual liability matters in state and federal courts.
• Advise claims personnel and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisals.

Requirements

• Licensure in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois or other applicable federal district court.
• Minimum of five years of first-party coverage experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise junior associates and manage files.
• Provide writing samples, including deposition transcripts and motions.
• Strong research and analytical skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus opportunities.
• Multiple health benefit options.
• Generous matching 401K and profit-sharing programs.
• Transit benefits.

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.