Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing domestic and international insurers in sophisticated insurance coverage disputes involving complex commercial claims, professional liability, financial lines, and specialty insurance matters.

Requirements

2–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
Experience representing insurance carriers in complex coverage disputes and litigation
Experience analyzing and advising clients on commercial general liability, excess and umbrella, professional liability, directors & officers, errors & omissions, cyber, financial lines, and specialty insurance policies
Experience drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, declaratory judgment actions, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs
Experience handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
Experience appearing in state and federal courts
Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and client counseling skills
Ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters while maintaining significant client interaction
Excellent academic credentials
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

Representing domestic and international insurers in sophisticated insurance coverage disputes.
Handling complex commercial claims, professional liability, financial lines, and specialty insurance matters.
Analyzing and advising clients on various insurance policies including commercial general liability, excess and umbrella, professional liability, directors & officers, errors & omissions, cyber, financial lines, and specialty insurance.
Drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, declaratory judgment actions, dispositive motions, and appellate briefs.
Handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.
Appearing in state and federal courts.
Managing sophisticated litigation matters independently while maintaining significant client interaction.
Engaging in client counseling.