Attorney

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in Chicago is seeking a talented First-Party Property Coverage Attorney to join their practice. The ideal candidate should have at least four years of insurance coverage experience, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to handle complex property matters. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, and strong career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Robust benefits

Flexible hybrid schedule

Strong career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of insurance coverage experience.
• Experience handling first-party property coverage disputes.
• Collaborative and fast-paced legal environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex first-party property matters including pre-suit coverage analysis and litigation.

Skills

Exceptional writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills

Strong time management and communication abilities

Detail-oriented mindset

Collaborative, team-first attitude

Ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent matters

Education

Jurisdiction appropriate law degree

Job description

Join Our Team – First-Party Property Coverage Attorney (Chicago)

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP – a nationally recognized, AV-rated civil litigation firm – is seeking a talented attorney to join our Chicago office in our First-Party Property Coverage practice group. This dynamic team handles complex first-party property matters at all stages, including pre-suit coverage analysis and litigation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and robust benefits. Base salary plus non-discretionary bonuses available.

Butler offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining remote and in-office work.

Firm Overview

With over four decades of experience and eight offices across the country, Butler is home to approximately 140 attorneys. The firm provides strong career advancement opportunities, including a well-defined path to partnership and potential equity ownership for growth-oriented attorneys. Mentorship programs are also available to all interested lawyers.

Butler promotes work-life balance by maintaining a reasonable billable hour requirement and fostering a supportive, positive culture. Firm organizes a variety of activities throughout the year, including educational seminars, wellness and mental health lunch-and-learns, diversity and inclusion events, attorney social gatherings, and family-friendly gatherings.

Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of four years of insurance coverage experience who is eager to grow in a collaborative and fast-paced legal environment.

• Exceptional writing analytical and oral advocacy skills
• Strong time management and communication abilities
• A detail-oriented mindset
• A collaborative, team-first attitude
• The ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent matters effectively
• Experience handling first-party property coverage disputes, including, but not limited to, policy analysis, EUO’s, depositions, drafting of pleadings and motions, mediations

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Insurance

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.