Senior Associate/Junior Partner - Insurance Coverage

Mid-sized law firm is seeking a Senior Associate/Junior Partner level attorney with strong experience in insurance coverage law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of leadership experience working hands-on with complex coverage matters. The individual in this role will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from their office in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal analysis and advice to insurance carriers on a wide range of coverage issues.
• Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims.
• Participate in strategic case planning and risk assessment.
• Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, written discovery, motions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
• Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.
• Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
• Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from their office in Chicago.
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Requirements:

• 7 years of experience in Insurance Coverage law.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice in IL.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.