Associate Attorney needed for Chicago office

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its thriving insurance coverage practice based in its Chicago office, with cases throughout the Midwest.

Job Overview:

• Assist in managing a thriving insurance coverage practice.
• Oversight of junior associates on assigned files.
• Actively involved in the defense and prosecution of coverage matters from case inception through trial.
• Requires an established understanding of first-party insurance coverage, especially property insurance.

Duties:

• Regularly conduct 30(b)(6) depositions and depositions of insureds, public adjusters, engineers, and building contractors.
• Conduct examinations under oath and conduct ancillary legal research.
• Author coverage opinions for claims adjusting personnel and in-house counsel.
• Defense of coverage and extracontractual liability matters in state and federal courts.
• Prosecution of declaratory judgment matters on issues of insurance coverage.
• Oversight and advice to claims personnel and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisals.

Requirements:

• Licensure in the State of Illinois and the . District Court for the Northern District of Illinois or other applicable federal district court.
• 2+ years of experience in insurance coverage litigation.
• 5 years of applicable first-party coverage experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to supervise junior associates, manage files, and report directly to clients.
• Ability to provide writing samples, including applicable deposition transcripts and motions.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Skills:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Job Location:

Chicago, IL

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Matching 401K and a profit-sharing program.

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