Insurance Coverage Associate

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a talented attorney for an insurance coverage litigation role in Chicago, IL. You will join a pre-eminent law firm representing insurers in complex, high-stakes matters, providing real responsibility and client interaction from day one.

This position requires a JD and admission to the Illinois bar with at least 2 years of litigation experience. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of insurance coverage litigation experience.
• Familiarity with commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies.
• Experience representing insurers is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and draft comprehensive coverage opinions.
• Handle all phases of insurance coverage litigation from pleadings to trial.
• Attend and participate in depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
• Conduct thorough legal research and translate complex findings into clear, persuasive written work.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Legal research

Oral communication skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Illinois

Job description

Pay: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized, pre-eminent insurance coverage law firm representing domestic and international insurers in complex, high-profile litigation
• Work directly alongside seasoned partners on sophisticated coverage disputes, bad faith cases, and multi-jurisdictional matters - real responsibility from day one
• Handle a diverse docket involving primary, excess, and reinsurance policies for large multinationals, public entities, municipalities, and school districts
• Highly competitive base salary with quarterly bonuses for meeting billable hour targets and the potential for additional merit-based annual bonuses
• Flexible hybrid work schedule with a genuine commitment to attorney wellness and work-life balance
• Substantial opportunities for advancement, professional development, and building lasting client relationships in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA, Life/AD&D, and commuter benefits

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid - enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in a dynamic downtown office environment.

Note: This role requires Illinois bar admission (2022 or earlier) and a minimum of 2 years of insurance coverage litigation experience. Candidates without coverage litigation experience will not be considered.

About Us

We are a pre-eminent insurance coverage law firm with deep roots in complex litigation. Our team of seasoned trial lawyers represents insurers and reinsurers - domestic and international - in their most challenging and high-stakes cases. From coverage disputes and bad faith litigation to reinsurance arbitrations and product liability matters, we provide superior legal counsel and outstanding results. We are proud to offer a highly collaborative environment where attorneys at every level work closely with partners and develop strong client relationships.

Job Description

• Analyze insurance policies, draft comprehensive coverage opinions, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations to insurer clients
• Handle all phases of insurance coverage litigation, from pleadings through trial preparation and resolution
• Attend and participate in depositions, court appearances, hearings, and mediations
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and legal memoranda to the highest standard
• Conduct thorough legal research and translate complex findings into clear, persuasive written work product
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and support staff on multi-matter litigation projects
• Communicate directly with clients, building trust and delivering strategic legal guidance
• Represent clients in court and before government agencies
• Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving complex coverage disputes efficiently

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Illinois (2022 bar admission or earlier)
• 2 years of insurance coverage litigation experience; experience representing insurers is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage a fast-paced, multi-matter caseload

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a firm where talented attorneys are given real work, real clients, and real responsibility - not buried in document review. You will be mentored by some of the most accomplished coverage litigators in the country and given the tools and support to grow your career quickly. The hybrid schedule respects your time outside the office, and the bonus structure meaningfully rewards your contributions. If you want to build a distinguished career at the intersection of insurance and complex commercial litigation, this is the place to do it.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance