Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of insurance analysis and coverage experience to join their Chicago, IL office. The candidate will engage in analyzing complex insurance policies and handling coverage-related disputes across various industries, including defective products, mass torts, and environmental contamination.

Duties

• Handle all phases of insurance coverage analysis and related civil litigation in state and federal court.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and participate in depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Provide strategic legal advice to insurance company clients and collaborate with claims professionals and adjusters.
• Monitor underlying litigation and evaluate exposure under applicable policies.
• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, and attend court hearings and oral arguments, both remotely and in-person.

Requirements

• Active bar license in Illinois.
• At least 2 years of experience in insurance coverage and/or insurance defense litigation in either state or federal court.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Prior experience in a billable-hour environment preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar license in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to working with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Diligent, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in learning.
• Ability to manage assignments independently, take ownership of work, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.

With offices in California, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, this firm specializes in practice areas of insurance, litigation, government law, business transactions, employment, landlord-tenant law, intellectual property, and healthcare practices. Obtaining outstanding results for clients, the trial lawyers have established their reputation in courtrooms around the country.