Insurance Coverage Attorney

Overview

This role is for an Insurance Coverage Attorney with an immediate opening. The organization is a national law firm with multiple office locations across the United States, as well as a virtual office option.

The position primarily supports attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit. The role may offer a reduced billable-hour requirement and a flexible schedule.

Preferred office locations/residency: Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin. Candidates may be considered for any office, including the virtual office.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
• Manage 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
  • Providing ongoing client communications regarding coverage issues and coverage positions

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience preferred
• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
• Experience across complex commercial litigation phases, including investigation/discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediation, motion practice, and client communication
• Experience with insurance coverage representation, including policy review 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 manage multiple projects
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action
• Active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which the candidate is applying, or commitment to obtain one as soon as possible

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) and much more
• Compensation range (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

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

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid