Insurance Coverage Attorney (Remote - Illinois Licensed)
Kaufman Dolowich, a full-service national law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas, is seeking an attorney to join our growing Insurance Coverage and Litigation Practice. This is a fully remote position for candidates admitted to practice in Illinois with 2+ years of experience handling insurance coverage.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners on sophisticated insurance coverage matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Our attorneys receive meaningful hands-on experience, direct client interaction, and strong mentorship while representing national, regional, and international insurance carriers in complex coverage disputes across a broad range of insurance lines.
Responsibilities
- Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Analyze insurance policies and evaluate complex coverage issues
- Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, disclaimer letters, and other coverage-related correspondence
- Litigate insurance coverage matters, including handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents
- Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
- Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex coverage and litigation matters
Requirements
- Admission to practice in Illinois required; Indiana admission is a plus
- 2+ years of insurance coverage and/or insurance coverage litigation experience
- Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills
Qualifications
- Professional liability coverage experience
- Directors & Officers (D&O) liability coverage experience
- Financial institutions coverage experience
- Coverage opinion drafting and policy analysis experience
- Insurance coverage litigation experience, including motion practice and depositions
Benefits
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong mentorship and support
- Significant opportunities for professional growth, client development, and advancement
- Unlimited PTO for attorneys
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Robust discretionary and billable-based bonus opportunities
- Meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience
Pay
Base salary range: $140,000–$200,000. The stated range is an estimate; actual compensation will be determined based on market location, candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary is one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and robust benefits for full-time employees.