Associate Attorney

Description:

• Assist with management of a thriving insurance coverage practice, based in the firm's Chicago office, but with cases throughout the Midwest;
• Oversight of junior associates on the assigned files;
• Actively own in the defense and prosecution of coverage matters from case inception through trial;
• The successful candidate will have an established understanding of first-party insurance coverage, with an emphasis on property insurance;
• Regularly conduct 30(b)(6) depositions, as well as the depositions of insureds, public adjusters, engineers and building contractors.
• Conduct examinations under oath, along with ancillary legal research and author coverage opinions to both claims adjusting personnel and in-house counsel;
• Defense of coverage and extracontractual liability matters in state and federal courts, as well as the prosecution of declaratory judgment matters on issues of insurance coverage;
• Oversight and advice of counsel to claims personnel and in-house counsel on property insurance appraisals;

• Licensure in both the State of Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, or other applicable federal district court;
• A minimum of two (2) of applicable first-party coverage experience;
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written, and an ability to supervise junior associates, manage files and report directly to clients.
• Ability to provide writing samples prior to interview, including applicable deposition transcripts and motions;
• Strong research and analytical skills;

• HeplerBroom offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including and a matching 401K and profit sharing program.
• The firm has recruited and trained highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic attorneys and staff. Our clients expect and receive the highest level of individual service, creative problem solving, strategic thinking and sound judgment. Our high expectations of our staff offer them the opportunity to make a difference with our clients and immediately contribute to the team.