Attorney

Law Firms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Firms in downtown Chicago seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Insurance Coverage & Litigation. This onsite role offers a high-impact environment with complex coverage opinions and active litigation.

The attorney will handle research, drafting of opinions, pleadings, motions, and depositions, while providing strategic counsel to insurance clients. Minimum 3+ years' focused experience in coverage analysis and litigation is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of insurance coverage analysis and litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage active case files independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and draft coverage opinions.
• Manage coverage litigation in state and federal courts, draft pleadings and briefs.
• Lead discovery, take depositions, and participate in court hearings.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to insurance clients.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Policy analysis

Writing

Depositions

Job description

Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage & Litigation

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

About the Opportunity

We are hiring for a nationally recognized, premier law firm in downtown Chicago seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join their established practice group. This is a high-impact position designed for an attorney with strong analytical and writing skills who thrives in evaluating complex policies and handling active coverage litigation.

Why Join This Team?

• Sophisticated Caseload: Handle complex coverage opinions, risk analysis, and high-exposure declaratory judgment actions.
• Substantive Autonomy: Take ownership of case strategy, court appearances, dispositive motions, and discovery.
• National Reputation: Work alongside distinguished attorneys serving leading clients across the insurance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and draft comprehensive legal memoranda and coverage opinions.
• Manage coverage litigation in state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
• Lead discovery, take and defend depositions, and handle court hearings.
• Provide strategic legal counsel directly to insurance clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of focused experience in insurance coverage analysis and litigation.
• Outstanding research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage active case files effectively.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $170,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.