Pay: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a highly respected litigation team handling sophisticated, high-exposure insurance coverage matters across the country
- Work on cutting-edge disputes involving mass torts, environmental claims, product contamination and recall, D&O, professional liability, and other complex coverage issues
- Learn directly from top practitioners in a collaborative environment that values strong writing, deep analysis, and professional growth
- Enjoy the resources and caliber of a high-level practice with the collegial feel, access, and mentorship of a more personal team
- Earn strong compensation with bonus potential while building a specialized practice that can meaningfully elevate your long-term career
Location: This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, with attorneys typically working in the office 3 to 4 days per week to support mentoring, collaboration, and team development. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate, especially someone with ties to Chicago or a compelling reason for relocating.
Note: To be considered, you must have at least 3+ years of experience at a recognized law firm in insurance coverage litigation or high-level commercial litigation, along with excellent writing and analytical skills and strong academic credentials.
About Us
We are a highly regarded litigation team representing insurers in complex coverage and bad faith matters in trial and appellate courts across the country. Our work involves sophisticated legal issues, strong advocacy, and close collaboration on high-stakes disputes. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Handle complex insurance coverage litigation and related disputes on behalf of insurer clients nationwide
- Draft high-level coverage analyses, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive written work product
- Work on matters involving mass tort, environmental, product contamination and recall, D&O, professional liability, and other significant coverage issues
- Conduct legal research and develop strategic analysis on challenging and evolving coverage questions
- Support case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and appellate work as needed
- Collaborate closely with experienced attorneys in a team-oriented environment that emphasizes excellence and development
- Build deep subject matter knowledge in complex insurance disputes while growing as a writer and advocate
Qualifications
- JD required
- Authorized to work in the United States
- 3+ years of experience at a recognized law firm in insurance coverage litigation or significant high-level commercial litigation
- Strong writing, analytical, and research skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Law review or moot court experience preferred
- Experience with mass tort or environmental coverage matters is a plus
- Illinois bar admission preferred; candidates with a credible path to practicing in the roles jurisdiction may also be considered depending on experience
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will be part of a sharp, collaborative team doing sophisticated work that genuinely challenges and develops attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants meaningful mentorship, complex litigation experience, and a long-term path in a highly respected insurance coverage practice. The environment is professional, collegial, and built for attorneys who want to do exceptional work with other high performers.
JPC-746
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance