Senior Insurance Coverage Counsel | Complex Litigation

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

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks an Insurance Coverage Associate or Senior Associate in Chicago to handle sophisticated first-party property and third-party liability matters, providing strategic coverage advice and influencing litigation strategy from inception through resolution.

You will work with insurer and policyholder clients, develop client relationships, mentor junior attorneys, and build a career in a specialized practice area in demand.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing litigation matters and meeting competing deadlines.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance policies and claims to identify coverage issues, risks, and potential exposure.
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, denial letters, and other coverage-related communications.
• Advise clients on coverage positions, litigation risks, claim strategy, and resolution options.
• Manage and litigate insurance coverage disputes in state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and appellate-quality briefs.
• Conduct legal research and analyze developments in insurance law.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, defense counsel, and experts to develop effective litigation and coverage strategies.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Handle matters involving first-party property coverage and third-party liability issues, including duty-to-defend and indemnity analyses.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff (Senior Associate level).

Skills

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation management

Client counseling

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

CyberCoders seeks an Insurance Coverage Associate or Senior Associate in Chicago to handle sophisticated first-party property and third-party liability matters, providing strategic coverage advice and influencing litigation strategy from inception through resolution.

You will work with insurer and policyholder clients, develop client relationships, mentor junior attorneys, and build a career in a specialized practice area in demand.