Attorney - Insurance Coverage - Chicago - 225K

We Are Legal Revolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

We Are Legal Revolution seeks a Senior Insurance Coverage Attorney for its Chicago office on a remote basis. You will lead third party coverage analyses and advise insurer clients on strategy and risk exposure from day one, with meaningful ownership of matters and direct client interaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of dedicated coverage experience (10+ preferred), admission to the Illinois bar, a top-100 law school degree, and the ability to work in Chicago with a remote schedule (3 days

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of dedicated insurance coverage experience, with candidates around 10 years strongly preferred.
• Deep experience in third party coverage; sophisticated policyholder experience also considered where aligned.
• Admission to the Illinois bar or clear eligibility to become admitted in Illinois.
• A degree from a law school ranked in the top 100.
• Ability to work in the Chicago office on a remote schedule, typically 3 days in person.
• $225,000 base salary, with higher consideration for candidates bringing extensive relevant experience.
• Billable expectation of approximately 1,900 hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package in line with leading insurance litigation boutiques.
• Remote working arrangement with regular in office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sophisticated third party insurance coverage analyses across multiple lines and industries.
• Advise insurer clients on claim strategy, risk exposure and policy wording interpretation in active disputes.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservations of rights and related strategic correspondence.
• Handle litigation tasks such as pleadings, dispositive motions, written discovery and mediation preparation.
• Partner closely with senior lawyers to manage client relationships and take substantive ownership of matters.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Billable hours

Client interaction

Remote collaboration

Education

Top 100 law school

Job description

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a recognized national insurance and litigation boutique with Chambers Spotlight recognition seeking a Senior Insurance Coverage Attorney to join its Chicago office on a remote basis.

This role offers direct access to sophisticated insurer side coverage work for global carriers and major corporates, with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will work closely with experienced coverage partners, gaining substantive ownership of files, direct client interaction and a long term platform to deepen your insurance expertise and progress your career.

Company Highlights

• Benefit from a nationally recognized insurance and litigation platform with Chambers Spotlight and Best Lawyers recognition
• Work on complex coverage, bad faith and related disputes for global insurers and Fortune 500 level clients
• Access a multi office United States platform handling regional and national insurance and commercial matters
• Collaborate directly with seasoned coverage and trial practitioners in a culture emphasizing mutual respect and practical judgment
• Build long term progression on a specialist platform focused on high value, repeat institutional client work

The Role

• Lead and support sophisticated third party insurance coverage analyses across multiple lines and industries
• Advise insurer clients on claim strategy, risk exposure and policy wording interpretation in active disputes
• Draft coverage opinions, reservations of rights and related strategic correspondence
• Handle litigation tasks such as pleadings, dispositive motions, written discovery and mediation preparation
• Partner closely with senior lawyers to manage client relationships and take substantive ownership of matters

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a Senior Insurance Coverage Attorney with:

• At least 5 years of dedicated insurance coverage experience, with candidates around 10 years strongly preferred
• Deep experience in third party coverage; sophisticated policyholder experience also considered where aligned
• Admission to the Illinois bar or clear eligibility to become admitted in Illinois
• A degree from a law school ranked in the top 100
• Ability to work in the Chicago office on a remote schedule, typically 3 days in person
• $225,000 base salary, with higher consideration for candidates bringing extensive relevant experience
• Billable expectation of approximately 1,900 hours
• Comprehensive benefits package in line with leading insurance litigation boutiques
• remote working arrangement with regular in office collaboration

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