Insurance Coverage Attorney

Kaufman Dolowich LLP•Chicago, IL

1d•$130,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Kaufman Dolowich Chicago office is seeking an Insurance Coverage Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join our growing and highly regarded Insurance Coverage and Litigation Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated insurance coverage matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing national, regional, and international insurance carriers in complex coverage disputes across a broad range of insurance lines. Attorneys are given the opportunity to take an active role in all phases of coverage analysis and litigation, including evaluating coverage issues, drafting coverage opinions, handling motion practice, participating in depositions and mediations, and developing litigation and claims strategies. The ideal candidate will be a motivated attorney who is eager to deepen their insurance coverage expertise, assume increasing responsibility, and build a successful long-term practice within a growing national law firm.

Requirements

Admission to practice in Illinois required; Indiana admission is a plus
3+ years of insurance coverage and/or insurance coverage litigation experience
Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Professional liability coverage
Directors & Officers (D&O) liability coverage
Financial institutions coverage
Coverage opinion drafting and policy analysis
Insurance coverage litigation, including motion practice and depositions

Responsibilities

Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
Analyze insurance policies and evaluate complex coverage issues
Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, disclaimer letters, and other coverage-related correspondence
Litigate insurance coverage matters, including handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, hearings, and trials
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex coverage and litigation matters