[Hiring] Insurance Coverage Attorney @Kaufman Dolowich, LLP

Role Description

Kaufman Dolowich is actively seeking an attorney to join our growing Insurance Coverage and Litigation Practice. This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must be admitted to practice in Illinois and possess 2+ years of experience handling insurance coverage.

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.

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• Professional liability coverage
• Directors & Officers (D&O) liability coverage
• Financial institutions coverage
• Coverage opinion drafting and policy analysis
• Insurance coverage litigation, 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

Base Salary Range

$140,000-$200,000. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on market location, as well as the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive Total Rewards package offered by Kaufman Dolowich, which also includes a discretionary and billable hours-based bonus program and a robust benefits offering for full-time employees.