Insurance Coverage Attorney

Overview

This role is an immediate opening for an Insurance Coverage Attorney with a minimum of five years of experience preferred. The position primarily supports attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit and may offer a possibility of a reduced billable-hour requirement and a flexible schedule.

The employer has multiple office locations across the United States, including a virtual office. Preference is given to candidates residing in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
• Participate in all phases of complex commercial litigation, 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
  • Advising and communicating with clients regarding coverage issues and coverage positions

Requirements

• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
• Experience with complex commercial litigation across multiple phases, including factual investigations, discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediation, motion practice, and client communications
• Experience representing clients in insurance coverage matters, including policy review, 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; 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 they are applying, or commitment to obtain one as soon as possible

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and 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 all other markets will vary depending on market data

Location

• Offices across the United States, including a virtual office
• Preference for candidates residing in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin

Additional Information

• Hybrid work arrangement
• EOE