Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected litigation team handling sophisticated insurance coverage matters across the Midwest
• Work directly with experienced partners in a mentorship-driven environment with meaningful hands-on responsibility
• Take ownership of high-level coverage litigation from case inception through trial
• Build deeper expertise in first-party coverage and property insurance matters
• Enjoy strong compensation, excellent benefits, and long-term growth with a stable, well-established firm

Location: This role is based in Chicago, Illinois and offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced team in a dynamic litigation practice.

Note: Candidates must be licensed in Illinois with 2+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience.

About Us

We are a respected litigation team focused on delivering exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and high-quality legal work across complex matters. Confidential Employer. Our team values strong mentorship, professional growth, and giving attorneys the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

Job Description

• Handle insurance coverage litigation matters from case inception through trial
• Draft substantive motions in state and federal court, including motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions
• Propound and respond to written discovery in coverage and institutional matters
• Conduct 30(b)(6) depositions and depositions of policyholders, public adjusters, engineers, and contractors
• Conduct examinations under oath and prepare coverage opinions for claims personnel and in-house counsel
• Defend coverage and extracontractual liability matters in state and federal court
• Prosecute declaratory judgment actions involving insurance coverage issues
• Advise claims personnel and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisal matters
• Work directly with supervising partners on sophisticated litigation strategy and client reporting

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license
• 2+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience
• 4+ years of overall law licensure preferred based on the role level
• Strong legal writing skills and ability to provide writing samples, including motions and deposition transcripts
• Strong research, analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Experience with first-party coverage, especially property insurance, is strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that values excellence, collaboration, and attorney development. This is a chance to work closely with experienced partners, sharpen your insurance coverage expertise, and build a long-term career in a practice that offers both sophisticated work and strong support. The firm also offers competitive compensation, 401K matching, profit sharing, and a culture where your contributions matter.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance