Insurance Coverage Associate – Third Party Liability

Insurance Coverage Associate - Third Party Liability Location: Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Nashville, TN | Tampa, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Associate with 4-7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join a dynamic insurance practice.

The attorney will handle both contentious and non-contentious third-party liability insurance coverage matters, with responsibility for case management, legal analysis, client communications, and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with third-party liability insurance coverage matters, including both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, claims, exclusions, and related contractual provisions.
• Handle matters throughout the full litigation lifecycle, from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Prepare and review pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, coverage opinions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide well-supported legal analysis on insurance coverage and liability issues.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, depositions, and trial-related activities as appropriate.
• Manage case deadlines, strategy, discovery, and overall matter progression.
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurers, insureds, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Assist with presentations and client-facing activities.
• Travel may be required depending on client and matter needs.

Required Qualifications

• 4-7 years of PQE as an attorney.
• Strong experience with third-party liability insurance coverage matters.
• Experience handling insurance coverage disputes and related litigation.
• Experience managing matters through all phases of litigation.
• Strong advocacy, case-management, legal research, and writing skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal professionals.
• Strong client-service and relationship-management abilities.