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Insurance Coverage Attorney - Senior Associate
Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid schedule possible)
A boutique litigation law firm in Chicago is seeking a skilled Insurance Coverage Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience to join its growing team. This role involves handling complex coverage matters across various policy lines and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on high-quality client service.
Responsibilities
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid schedule possible)
A boutique litigation law firm in Chicago is seeking a skilled Insurance Coverage Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience to join its growing team. This role involves handling complex coverage matters across various policy lines and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment focused on high-quality client service.
Responsibilities
- Handle complex insurance coverage matters from analysis to resolution.
- Draft coverage opinions, reservation-of-rights letters, and duty-to-defend or indemnify evaluations.
- Litigate declaratory judgment actions in both state and federal courts, including at the appellate level.
- Advise clients on risk transfer, policy interpretation, and potential extracontractual exposure.
- Draft and negotiate policy language across multiple lines (CGL, property, E&O, cyber, umbrella/excess, D&O, etc.).
- Collaborate with litigation teams on underlying matters to align coverage strategy.
- Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois; federal court admission preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience focused on insurance coverage litigation and counseling.
- Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with a wide range of commercial insurance products.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases independently.
- Effective communication skills and client-facing experience.
- Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).
- Performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Professional development and CLE support.
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Relocation.
- Modern office space with onsite amenities.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
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