Property Insurance Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Property Insurance Attorney to join their Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years of litigation experience, focusing on first-party insurance disputes. Candidates with insurance defense or coverage experience are preferred.

Duties

• Draft coverage opinions and litigate insurance coverage and bad faith cases.
• Manage cases, including drafting motions and handling discovery requests.
• Conduct depositions and participate in court proceedings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Travel opportunities may be available.

Requirements

• 3-10 years of litigation experience.
• Illinois Bar admission.
• Strong academic credentials and writing skills.
• Excellent research and presentation skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the Illinois Bar.

Skills

• Strong case management abilities.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary profit-sharing.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Transit benefit program.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.

This full-service law firm provides legal counsel to businesses, insurance companies, and healthcare and governmental organizations throughout the world. Its major practice areas include bankruptcy, insolvency, and creditors' rights, casualty defense, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and subrogation. The firm has handled over 4000 trials, mediations, and arbitrations. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the firm has several offices around the world including offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, and London, United Kingdom.