Wilson Elser’s Chicago office currently seeks an experienced Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney to join its growing insurance coverage group.
This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with experience handling insurance coverage litigation matters to work with a collaborative group of experienced coverage litigation attorneys who handle cases in Illinois and throughout the U.S., working with domestic and foreign insurers.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
The Position
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois
- 4+ years of experience at a law firm, insurance carrier, or working as In-House Counsel
- 4+ years coverage litigation experience
- Experience in areas of insurance coverage such as coverage opinions (CGL, Auto, E&O & D&O)
- Experience in both third-party and first-party claims
- Superior analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on insurance coverage matters
- Draft coverage opinion letters
- Draft pleadings, motions, and handle discovery in coverage litigation
- Provide clients with insurance coverage advice on a variety of subjects
- Communicate with clients and draft reports to clients
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits
- Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
- Unlimited PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans
The annualized salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting “Chicago Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney” in the subject line. We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm’s policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.