Insurance Coverage Attorney

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

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an experienced attorney to join a Chicago-based insurance coverage practice. The role focuses on coverage analysis, defense litigation, and handling complex matters across construction, professional liability, and personal injury.

The candidate must have at least 3 years of direct insurance coverage or defense experience, strong writing and analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple cases with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of substantive insurance coverage experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases with minimal supervision.

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

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active Illinois bar admission

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.

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.