Associate / Attorney - Insurance Coverage

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution, a confidential opportunity with an established insurance-focused law firm in Chicago, seeks a junior associate to support a busy insurance coverage litigation practice. This role is well-suited to an attorney who enjoys coverage analysis paired with active litigation and wants to build a long-term practice with a clear path to advancement.

Location is hybrid with in-office three days per week; compensation includes a base salary up to $160,000.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of relevant insurance coverage experience.
• Illinois bar admission in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong coverage analysis and insurance coverage litigation skills, including legal research and writing.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and meet a 2,000 billable-hour average.

Responsibilities

• Draft and analyze insurance coverage positions, including reservations of rights and coverage opinions.
• Handle insurance coverage litigation tasks including pleadings, motion practice, and written discovery.
• Support depositions, hearings, and broader case strategy under attorney supervision, with increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders regarding coverage issues, litigation status, and risk considerations.

Skills

Insurance coverage analysis

Litigation tasks

Legal research and writing

Hybrid work capability

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Illinois Bar admission in good standing

Job description

A confidential opportunity is available with an established insurance-focused law firm seeking a junior associate to support a busy insurance coverage litigation practice in Chicago. This role is well-suited to an attorney who enjoys coverage analysis paired with active litigation and wants to build a long-term practice with a clear path to advancement.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Focused insurance coverage litigation practice with steady, complex matters.
• 100% litigation role combining hands-on coverage analysis with dispute work.
• Partner track position for attorneys looking for long-term progression.
• Hybrid structure with an in-office expectation of three days per week.

THE ROLE

• Draft and analyze insurance coverage positions, including reservations of rights and coverage opinions.
• Handle insurance coverage litigation tasks including pleadings, motion practice, and written discovery.
• Support depositions, hearings, and broader case strategy under attorney supervision, with increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders regarding coverage issues, litigation status, and risk considerations.

LOCATION, SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION

Location:

Schedule:

Hybrid; in office 3 days/week

Compensation:

Base salary up to $160,000

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 to 4 years of relevant insurance coverage experience.
• Illinois bar admission in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Strong coverage analysis and insurance coverage litigation skills, including legal research and writing.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and meet a 2,000 billable-hour average.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

• At the upper end of the range, deeper experience handling the full lifecycle of coverage matters.
• Adaptable, trainable approach with the ability to integrate into an established practice direction.