Insurance and Reinsurance Career Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking an Insurance and Reinsurance Career Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of insurance coverage issues, including professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers insurance policies. The role requires excellent academic credentials and superior research and writing skills.

Duties:

• Provide expert legal advice on insurance coverage matters, focusing on professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers insurance policies.
• Analyze complex insurance policies and coverage issues to advise clients on their rights and obligations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate insurance-related documents, including policies, contracts, and regulatory filings.
• Represent clients in insurance coverage disputes and commercial litigation, managing cases through arbitration, mediation, and court proceedings.
• Prepare and file legal motions, briefs, and other essential documents for litigation and regulatory matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and provide detailed analysis on insurance and reinsurance issues.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for case management to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate with clients, insurance professionals, and internal teams to address and resolve insurance claims and coverage challenges.
• Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and legal trends affecting insurance law.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligibility to obtain admission.
• 2-5 years of experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation.
• Strong understanding of insurance coverage issues, including professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers insurance policies.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Illinois State Bar or eligibility to obtain admission.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of insurance and reinsurance law, especially in professional liability, general liability, and directors and officers insurance.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex insurance disputes and coverage matters.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in legal analysis.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.

This is a branch office of an exciting national law firm with nationwide litigation practice in general trial and appellate practice before state and federal courts, insurance coverage litigation and counseling, directors and officers liability, professional liability, environmental/mass tort coverage, white collar criminal defense, real estate and golf course development, biotech, and general business counseling. The Chicago office is focused on insurance coverage litigation and counseling for clients in Chicago and the Midwest. The lawyers of this small office seem to truly enjoy working together. The hours are manageable, and the compensation is above average. Associates must have a strong interest in insurance matters. The firm hires from both regional and national law schools.