Associate

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby•Chicago, IL

31d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Weber Gallagher is seeking a Senior Associate/Junior Partner level attorney with strong experience in insurance coverage law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of leadership experience working hands-on with complex coverage matters. The individual in this role will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from any of the following offices: Bedminster, NJ, Long Island, NY or Chicago, IL.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in Insurance Coverage law.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Must be licensed to practice in either NJ NY or IL.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.

Responsibilities

Provide legal analysis and advice to insurance carriers on a wide range of coverage issues.
Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims.
Participate in strategic case planning and risk assessment.
Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, written discovery, motions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.
Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our offices in either Bedminster, Long Island or Chicago.