Insurance Coverage Attorney

Overview

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

Offices are available across the United States, including a virtual office. Preference is for candidates residing in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
• Manage complex commercial litigation through 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
  • Advising clients on coverage issues and coverage positions

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience preferred
• Experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation (including discovery, depositions, mediation, and motions)
• Experience in insurance coverage disputes within the commercial insurance sector
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• 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 they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or familiarity with insurance coverage matters across commercial and personal lines

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k)
  • “and much more”
• Compensation range for 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

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