INSURANCE COVERAGE ATTORNEY

gpac; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) in Chicago seeks an experienced attorney to join its insurance coverage practice. The role focuses on complex insurance coverage and defense litigation, including drafting opinions, analyzing coverage issues, and handling declaratory judgment actions.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, active Illinois bar, minimum 3 years of direct insurance coverage or defense experience, strong writing and communication skills, and hybrid work

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active Illinois bar admission.
• Minimum 3 years of direct insurance coverage or defense litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with limited supervision.
• Eligible for hybrid work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting coverage opinions and dispositive motions.
• Conducting and defending depositions (party and expert).
• Preparing for and assisting in trial.
• Managing client relationships and case strategy.

Skills

Insurance coverage

Litigation

Drafting opinions

Depositions

Client relations

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

An established Chicago litigation firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its insurance coverage practice. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex and diverse matters involving construction, professional liability, property and casualty, serious personal injury, and wrongful death claims.

Position Highlights

• Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years of substantive insurance coverage experience.
• Practice Areas: Insurance coverage and defense litigation, including analysis of coverage issues, drafting opinions, and litigating declaratory judgment actions.
• Responsibilities: Independently handle all aspects of coverage and litigation matters, including:
• Drafting coverage opinions and dispositive motions
• Conducting and defending depositions (party and expert)
• Preparing for and assisting in trial
• Managing client relationships and case strategy
• Environment: Collaborative, fast-paced practice with strong mentorship and client interaction.
• Billable Hours: 1,850
• Competitive salary package.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois bar admission.
• MUST have a minimum of 3 years of direct Insurance Coverage and or Insurance Defense Litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases with minimal supervision.
• Portable business is welcome and will be considered in compensation discussions.
• Hybrid flexibility

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.