Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney
Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected litigation team handling sophisticated insurance coverage matters across the Midwest
- Work directly with experienced partners in a mentorship-driven environment with meaningful hands-on responsibility
- Take ownership of high-level coverage litigation from case inception through trial
- Build deeper expertise in first-party coverage and property insurance matters
- Enjoy strong compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term growth with a stable, well-established firm
Location: This role is based in Chicago, Illinois and offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced team in a dynamic litigation practice.
Note: Candidates must be licensed in Illinois with 2+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience.
About Us
We are a respected litigation team focused on delivering exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and high-quality legal work across complex matters. Confidential Employer. Our team values strong mentorship, professional growth, and giving attorneys the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
Job Description
- Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from case inception through trial
- Draft substantive motions in state and federal court, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions
- Propound and respond to written discovery in coverage and institutional matters
- Conduct 30(b)(6) depositions and depositions of policyholders, public adjusters, engineers, and contractors
- Conduct examinations under oath and prepare coverage opinions for claims personnel and in-house counsel
- Defend coverage and extracontractual liability matters in state and federal court
- Prosecute declaratory judgment actions involving insurance coverage issues
- Advise claims personnel and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisal matters
- Work directly with supervising partners on sophisticated litigation strategy and client reporting
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Bar license
- 2+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience
- 4+ years of overall law licensure preferred based on the role level
- Strong legal writing skills and ability to provide writing samples, including motions and deposition transcripts
- Strong research, analytical, organization, and communication skills
- Experience with first-party coverage, especially property insurance, is strongly preferred
Why You Will Love Working Here
You’ll join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and attorney development. This is a chance to work closely with experienced partners, sharpen your insurance coverage expertise, and build a long-term career in a practice that offers both sophisticated work and strong support. The firm also offers competitive compensation, 401K matching, profit sharing, and a culture where your contributions matter.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance