Job Description

HeplerBroom LLC is looking for Attorney of Counsel in Chicago, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3054407949 is live since 2025-01-30 13:54:23.

HeplerBroom LLC, a large defense firm, is hiring for an experienced insurance coverage attorney for its Chicago-based insurance coverage practice. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in first-party insurance coverage litigation are encouraged to apply!

Duties include:

• 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 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;

This position requires:

• 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 five (5) years 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;

Why HeplerBroom?

• Compensation: The firm offers a total compensation package of competitive salary, bonus, and benefits. The total annual compensation range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000. Commensurate with achieving billable and realization targets, total annual compensation for this position could exceed $200,000. The actual base salary offered will align with the selected candidates’ relevant experience, training, and other job-specific factors. The total annual compensation will also include annual bonus opportunities based on achieving billable and realization goals set. In addition, the firm offers multiple health benefit options and generous matching 401K and profit-sharing programs and transit benefits.
• 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.

HeplerBroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any basis prohibited by state or federal law.

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