Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy, trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in which everyone can realize their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimizing the impact it has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Clyde & Co seeks an attorney with at least 2 to 6 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation to join our thriving insurance coverage litigation group in Chicago. This practice represents domestic and international insurers in complex, high value, high profile coverage litigation and bad faith cases, providing primary, excess and reinsurance coverage to municipalities, school districts, churches and other public and private entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Analyze insurance policies, draft coverage opinions and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
• Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, discovery, motions with supporting briefs and other legal correspondence;
• Attending depositions, hearings and mediations as required.

Education and Experience required

• Admitted to practice in Illinois;
• Excellent academic credentials;
• 2 to 6 years of complex insurance coverage litigation experience, bankruptcy experience is a real plus;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

We offer a rewarding work environment that supports professional growth and opportunities.

How To Apply

Thank you for your interest in Clyde & Co US LLP. Please submit a resume and cover letter to apply.

The salary range for this position is $165,000-$185,000 annually. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account; Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.

We value diversity in our workplace and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly- qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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