Overview
An immediate opening is available for an Insurance Coverage Attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of experience (five years preferred). This role primarily supports attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit.
The position may offer a reduced billable-hour requirement and a flexible schedule. Hybrid work is available.
Offices are available across the United States, including a virtual office. There is a preference for candidates residing in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin.
Responsibilities
- Handle insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
- Manage complex commercial litigation across all phases, including:
- Conducting factual investigations and discovery
- Preparing pleadings
- Taking depositions
- Participating in mediation
- Arguing motions
- Communicating extensively with clients
- Represent clients in insurance coverage matters, including:
- Reviewing commercial and personal lines insurance policies
- Drafting coverage evaluations and reservation of rights letters
- Communicating with clients regarding coverage issues and coverage positions
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience preferred
- Experience handling insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
- Experience with complex commercial litigation, including investigation, discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediation, motions, and client communication
- Experience representing clients in insurance coverage matters, including reviewing policies and drafting coverage evaluations and reservation of rights letters
- Excellent academic credentials
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
- Exceptional judgment and ability to handle multiple projects
- Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
- Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which the applicant is applying or commitment to obtain one as soon as possible
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k)
- Much more
- Compensation range in California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington, D.C: $150,000 to $185,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Salaries in other markets will vary based on market data
Location
- Multiple office locations across the United States, including a virtual office
- Preference for candidates residing in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin