Associate - Insurance Coverage - Chicago
Weber Gallagher is seeking an associate attorney with strong experience in insurance coverage law to join our team. The ideal candidate will have five to seven years of experience working hands-on with complex coverage matters.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal analysis and advice to insurance carriers on a wide range of coverage issues.
- Handle all aspects of insurance coverage litigation, including declaratory judgment actions and bad faith claims.
- Participate in strategic case planning and risk assessment.
- Draft coverage opinions, pleadings, written discovery, motions, and participate in arbitrations and trials.
- Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
- Communicate with clients, the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel.
- Provide regular and timely updates to clients on case status, strategy, and potential outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and legal staff.
- Manage cases while adhering to billing and budget requirements.
- Ability to travel for court, client meetings, etc.
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Chicago office.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience in 3rd-party Insurance Coverage law.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Illinois Bar License
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven track record of success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations.
Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.
Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Five to seven years of experience in third-party insurance coverage law
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Illinois Bar License
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven success in courtroom appearances, depositions, and settlement negotiations
What We Do
Weber Gallagher is a multi-office law firm providing legal counseling and representation to local, national, and international clients. It serves businesses, financial institutions, insurance companies, employers, healthcare institutions, executives, entrepreneurs, and other professionals. Its attorneys advise on creditors’ rights, real estate, civil rights, commercial law, employment, environmental matters, insurance, transportation, family law, liability, and workers’ compensation, with an emphasis on responsive, value-driven service and tailored strategies.
