Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney

A nationally recognized insurance industry law practice is looking for a 1-4 year Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney to join their firm!

The firm offers a friendly, collaborative environment and a compensation/benefits package consistent with our industry-leading nationwide approach to the practice of law.

The comprehensive benefits package includes:
Flexible work schedule
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance
Supplemental Long Term Care Insurance
Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan
Pre-Tax Transportation Plan
Health Savings Accounts
401(k) / Roth
Profit Sharing
Family and Medical Leave
Bar Membership Dues
Paid CLEs
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off
Business Casual Dress Code
Billable hour requirement: 2000

Ideal Candidate:

• 1-4 years of relevant insurance coverage/reinsurance/bad faith experience
• The new associate will handle complex coverage claims referred by domestic and international insurers arising from high-stakes liability exposures and catastrophic losses primarily involving commercial general liability policies.
• The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer who takes pride in authorship and is committed to excellence.
• Attorney's whose primary background is analyzing coverage issues and then litigating those issues and derivative insurance bad faith claims.
• In house experience at an insurance company before or during law school is a plus.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.
• Should have a commitment to exceptional insurance client service and federal court experience.
• Must be highly proficient in handling civil cases through trial including taking depositions, oral argument and hearing attendance, negotiating settlements, reporting to clients, etc.
• The candidate will serve all phases of litigation including case management, motion practice, discovery, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Must have a J.D. from a medium to top tier ABA-approved law school (Loyola, Kent, etc) and be an active member in good standing of the Bar.