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 supports attorneys in the Financial Services & Capital Markets business unit. There is the possibility of a reduced billable-hour requirement and a flexible schedule.

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

Responsibilities

The attorney in this role will handle insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector, including:

• Managing complex commercial litigation matters through all phases
• Conducting factual investigations and discovery
• Preparing pleadings
• Taking depositions
• Participating in mediation
• Arguing motions
• Communicating extensively with clients

The role also includes representing clients in insurance coverage matters, such as:

• Reviewing commercial and personal lines insurance policies
• Drafting coverage evaluations
• Drafting reservation of rights letters
• Advising clients on coverage issues and coverage positions

Requirements

• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes in the commercial insurance sector
• Experience across all phases of complex commercial litigation, including factual investigations and discovery, pleadings, depositions, mediation, and motion practice
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Exceptional judgment and the 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 of five years of experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits 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

Multiple locations across the United States, including a virtual office.

Preference for candidates residing in Illinois, Michigan, or Wisconsin.

Hybrid