Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Plaintiffs - General Attorney in Aurora, IL

In-House

Aurora, IL

Insurance Coverage Attorney / Insurance Plaintiffs - General Attorney in Aurora, IL

Attorney

5-7 yrs required

No

Job Title
Litigation Management Counsel

Job Responsibilities
The Litigation Management Counsel is tasked with engaging in direct communications with the Company regarding evaluations and recommendations concerning complex and high exposure litigation against the Company. This role involves coordinating and overseeing outside counsel in both trial and appellate work. The Litigation Management Counsel is responsible for evaluating, assessing, designing, and implementing litigation strategies in collaboration with defense counsel to ensure litigation against the Company is managed consistently, efficiently, and effectively. Additionally, the Litigation Management Counsel assists handling attorneys on procedural and substantive law matters, including pleadings, discovery matters, and policy coverage questions. Key duties include:
- Working closely with the Company to assess litigation for extra contractual exposure and educating Claims personnel on legal issues related to Claims practices.
- Reporting on trends and providing recommendations related to the litigation managed.
- Consulting with claims personnel on selected claims.
- Completing evaluations and investigations on complex and high exposure cases.
- Identifying areas and issues which may expose the Company to risk.
- Recommending strategies and settlements in complex litigated matters and attending litigation conferences, arbitration hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Monitoring outside counsel to ensure adherence to litigation plans.
- Collaborating with assigned outside legal counsel to ensure litigation against the Company aligns with the objectives of the litigation.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information
A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required, along with active membership in a State Bar in the state where the position is located or registration as in-house counsel in California. The position requires a minimum of seven years of experience as an attorney. The preferred candidate will have at least five years of experience advising senior-level management, litigating or managing insurance bad faith matters, working as in-house counsel for an insurance company, and delivering training on legal or claims issues. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional presentation skills, and demonstrate a highly collaborative working style with a commitment to meeting individual and team goals. Strong internal and external customer service ethics focusing on identifying and implementing solutions to complex business and legal challenges are also essential.

Salary Information
**Members Only** offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Specific salary ranges are provided for various locations:
- California: $119,920 - $191,290
- Colorado: $112,720 - $164,890
- Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Vermont: $112,720 - $176,550
- Massachusetts: $112,720 - $176,550
- Maryland: $112,720 - $176,550
- New York, Washington ., New Jersey: $112,720 - $191,290
- Albany County: $119,920 - $164,890
- Washington: $112,720 - $200,625

Additional benefits include a bonus opportunity based on Company and individual performance, a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition assistance.

**Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce and supports the well-being of its employees through an extensive suite of benefits and community involvement initiatives. The Company adheres to applicable laws concerning the employment of individuals with criminal histories and does not discriminate based on various protected categories. The recruitment process typically closes open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting, encouraging prompt application submissions.