Associate Attorney

Tressler LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and Company Match

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Willis Tower Gym Membership

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking an insurance coverage associate attorney to join its Professional Liability Practice Group in Chicago. Candidates should have around 2-3 years of insurance coverage experience, primarily focusing on general and professional liability matters. This role will involve assisting with litigation, analyzing coverage issues, and preparing legal documents. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $113,000 to $132,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-3 years of insurance coverage experience in professional and general liability.
• Basic understanding of state and federal litigation or willingness to learn.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with litigated general and professional liability coverage and bad faith matters.
• Analyze coverage issues and draft coverage position correspondence.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Communicate with clients and prepare reports.

Skills

Insurance coverage experience

Litigation in state or federal courts

Excellent communication skills

Legal research and analysis

Organizational skills

Job description

This range is provided by Tressler LLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$113,000.00/yr - $132,000.00/yr

We are seeking an insurance coverage associate attorney to join the Professional Liability Practice Group in our Chicago office. Litigation handled by this fast‑paced and collaborative group includes local and national engagements involving professionals, executives, and insurance companies.

The ideal candidate would have approximately 2-3 years of insurance coverage experience in both professional and general liability matters with basic state and federal litigation experience being a plus.

Essential job duties include:

• Assisting with litigated general and professional liability coverage and bad faith matters in both state and federal courts.
• Analyzing coverage issues and drafting coverage position correspondence.
• Preparing pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Communicating with clients and preparing reports to clients.
• Participating in status conferences, court hearings, depositions, and mediations, as necessary.
• Participating in case strategy and execution in highly‑valued, complex, and contentious litigation.

A successful candidate will also:

• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Have experience handling general and professional liability coverage matters.
• Have a basic understanding of state and federal litigation or be willing to learn.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be skilled in legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Have superb administrative and organizational skills.
• Possess polished presentation skills.
• Be diligent, driven, and eager to learn.
• Possess the ability to work independently and take ownership of their work.

Qualifications

• Insurance coverage experience for matters both in and out of litigation.
• Litigation experience in either state or federal courts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave
• Willis Tower Gym Membership

Interview Process Timeline

Application: Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume using Easy Apply above.

Screening Interview: Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45‑minute virtual interview with the hiring manager(s).

In‑Person or Virtual Interview: Here you’ll meet the hiring team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

Offer: Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award‑winning law firm with ten offices located in six states – California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for more than 39 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.