What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Coverage and/or Litigation Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
The Chicago office of Kaufman Dolowich—recognized by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms,” is expanding our Insurance Coverage and Litigation team. We invite you to join a nationally respected firm with real impact and a collaborative, on-site team.
Responsibilities:
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in commercial litigation and professional liability litigation
- Analyze insurance policies to identify coverage issues and draft coverage opinions, reservations, and disclaimers
- Represent clients in insurance coverage litigation
- Uncapped opportunities for career advancement
- Team-first culture with open communication and support
- Impactful work that drives real client results
- Robust bonus program
- 3 years of experience in insurance coverage, cybersecurity, defense litigation and/or commercial litigation
- JD degree and excellent academic credentials
- Admittance to practice in Illinois. Indiana admission is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at KD without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. KD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $130,000 - $200,000