Insurance Coverage Associate – Third Party Liability

W3Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an Insurance Coverage Associate with 4-7 years PQE to join a dynamic practice focused on third-party liability insurance coverage matters, including contentious and non-contentious work. The attorney will handle case management, legal analysis, client communications, and litigation throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires strong advocacy, research, and writing skills, plus the ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and clients.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of PQE as an attorney.
• Strong experience with third-party liability insurance coverage matters.
• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes and related litigation.
• Experience managing matters through all phases of litigation.
• Strong advocacy, case-management, legal research, and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with third-party liability insurance coverage matters, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, claims, exclusions, and related contractual provisions.
• Handle matters throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, coverage opinions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide well-supported legal analysis on insurance coverage and liability issues.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial-related activities as appropriate.
• Manage case deadlines, strategy, discovery, and overall matter progression.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, insureds, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with presentations and client-facing activities.
• Travel may be required depending on client and matter needs.

Skills

Third-Party Liability

Litigation

Case Management

Legal Research

Writing & briefs

Client Communication

Relationship Management

Job description

Insurance Coverage Associate - Third Party Liability

Location: Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Nashville, TN | Tampa, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Associate with 4-7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join a dynamic insurance practice. The attorney will handle both contentious and non-contentious third-party liability insurance coverage matters, with responsibility for case management, legal analysis, client communications, and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with third-party liability insurance coverage matters, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, claims, exclusions, and related contractual provisions.
• Handle matters throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, coverage opinions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide well-supported legal analysis on insurance coverage and liability issues.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial-related activities as appropriate.
• Manage case deadlines, strategy, discovery, and overall matter progression.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, insureds, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with presentations and client-facing activities.
• Travel may be required depending on client and matter needs.

Required Qualifications

• 4-7 years of PQE as an attorney.
• Strong experience with third-party liability insurance coverage matters.
• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes and related litigation.
• Experience managing matters through all phases of litigation.
• Strong advocacy, case-management, legal research, and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal professionals.
• Strong client-service and relationship-management abilities.