Associate / Attorney - Insurance Coverage

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Partner track

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution in Chicago seeks a junior associate to support a busy insurance coverage litigation practice, combining coverage analysis with active litigation. The role offers a clear path to advancement within a long-term practice and a hybrid schedule requiring three in-office days per week.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of insurance coverage experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and Illinois bar admission in good standing, with strong research and writing skills

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.

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

Coverage analysis

Insurance coverage litigation

Legal research and writing

Education

Juris Doctor

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

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.