Insurance Coverage Attorney – First-Party Property

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL is seeking an attorney with 3+ years of relevant experience to join a sophisticated first-party property insurance coverage practice. The role blends remote work with in-office collaboration and offers mentorship and clear career advancement along with a collaborative team culture.

You will handle pre-suit coverage analysis through litigation, draft key pleadings and manage multiple matters while maintaining high professional standards and client service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant attorney experience.
• Insurance coverage experience preferred but comparable civil litigation experience considered.
• Strong legal writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex insurance policies and first-party property coverage issues.
• Prepare coverage opinions and strategic recommendations for clients.
• Handle matters from pre-suit coverage analysis through litigation and resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in discovery.
• Represent clients in mediations and other dispute-resolution proceedings.
• Develop litigation and coverage strategies with experienced attorneys.
• Communicate with clients regarding coverage issues, case strategy, and developments.
• Manage multiple matters with time-sensitive client needs.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical

Oral advocacy

Communication

Time management

Team-first mindset

Job description

• Join a sophisticated first-party property insurance coverage practice handling complex, high-value matters
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule combining remote work with meaningful in-office collaboration
• Build valuable coverage expertise while taking on substantive responsibility in both pre-suit and litigation matters
• Gain access to strong mentorship and a clearly defined path for long-term career advancement
• Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance
• Develop your practice alongside experienced attorneys while working with sophisticated insurer and corporate clients
• Participate in educational, wellness, professional development, and team-building programs throughout the year

Location:

Chicago, IL. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity that combines remote work with collaborative time in our Chicago office.

Note: Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant attorney experience. Insurance coverage experience is preferred, but attorneys with comparable civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have strong legal writing and analytical skills and be willing to provide a writing sample; professional references may also be requested.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established civil litigation firm dedicated to sophisticated defense and insurance litigation. Our team represents insurers, corporations, and insured individuals while providing attorneys with meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive professional environment.Job Description

• Analyze complex insurance policies and first-party property coverage issues
• Prepare thoughtful coverage opinions and strategic recommendations for clients
• Handle matters from pre-suit coverage analysis through litigation and resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other persuasive legal documents
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in discovery
• Represent clients in mediations and other dispute-resolution proceedings
• Develop litigation and coverage strategies alongside experienced attorneys
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding coverage issues, case strategy, and developments
• Manage multiple matters while responding effectively to time-sensitive client needs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant legal experience
• Comparable civil litigation experience will be considered
• Experience with policy analysis, coverage opinions, pleadings, motions, depositions, or mediations is highly valued
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• Detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, team-first mindset
• Willingness to provide a writing sample

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Sophisticated and engaging insurance coverage matters
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Reasonable billable expectations and an emphasis on work-life balance
• Supportive, positive, and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities to build meaningful experience and deepen your insurance coverage expertise