Job Description

Insurance Defense / Coverage Litigation Attorney

A respected and growing litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its sophisticated coverage and litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle complex, high-level litigation matters for insurance carrier clients while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

The ideal Insurance Defense Attorney will have a strong background in complex civil litigation and insurance coverage matters, including experience representing insurance carriers in both state and federal courts. This attorney role offers substantial responsibility, hands-on litigation experience, and long-term growth potential within a highly regarded Insurance Defense practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex Insurance Defense and coverage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Represent insurance carriers in multiple areas of insurance defense law
• Draft coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and legal analysis
• Conduct depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings
• Prepare dispositive motions, summary judgment motions, and other complex motion practice
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom litigation strategy
• Provide detailed reporting and settlement recommendations to carrier clients
• Manage litigation files independently while collaborating with team members and support staff

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience as an attorney
• Strong Insurance Defense and coverage litigation background
• Experience handling complex civil litigation matters
• Experience conducting examinations under oath preferred
• Trial experience as 1st or 2nd chair is highly valued
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage a caseload and client relationships
• Licensed and in good standing with the state bar of Illinois

Ideal Background

The firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney who understands litigation strategy at a high level and is comfortable handling sophisticated matters involving:

• Insurance coverage disputes
• Property coverage litigation
• Complex motion practice
• Depositions and mediations
• Carrier reporting and legal analysis
• Trial preparation and litigation management

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation package
• Bonus opportunities
• Full benefits package
• Collaborative team environment
• Strong support staff and litigation resources
• Opportunity for advancement and leadership growth
• Sophisticated and challenging Insurance Defense caseload

This attorney opportunity is ideal for a motivated Insurance Defense professional seeking meaningful litigation work, long-term career growth, and the chance to work on high-exposure coverage matters with a respected litigation team. Send your resume to eric.vetter@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. 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.