What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insurance Litigation/Coverage Associate position at Kaufman Dolowich LLP?
Overview
Join Kaufman Dolowich—recognized by U.S. News as one of the “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms as we expand our Chicago office with a dynamic Insurance Coverage/Litigation Attorney. Ready to tackle high-stakes, complex matters head-on? This is your chance to thrive in a nationally respected firm with real impact and a collaborative, on-site team.
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.
Why Kaufman Dolowich?
- Uncapped opportunities for career advancement.
- Team-first culture with open communication and support.
- Impactful work that drives real client results.
- Robust bonus program.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in insurance coverage, cybersecurity, defense litigation and/or commercial litigation.
- Superior academic credentials from a top-tier accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the Illinois bar. Indiana is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.
Target Hiring Range: $130,000-$200,000
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.
As part of our ongoing effort to actively recruit and advance lawyers of diverse backgrounds, Kaufman Dolowich participates in Mansfield Rule Certification and is a six-time recognized law firm. The process measures whether law firms affirmatively consider diverse lawyers for promotions, senior level hiring and significant leadership roles. Kaufman Dolowich strives for a candidate pool consisting of at least 30% women, attorneys of color, and/or LGBTQ attorneys for all lateral partner and mid-to-senior-level associate hires.
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
