Counsel, Claim (Insurance Defense)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; regular attendance at court events, depositions, hearings, trials, and other appointments is required, with travel as needed.

Annual base salary: $106,300–$175,400, plus eligibility for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Company

hirify.global is a property and casualty insurer with a national legal organization focused on claims litigation and customer service.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of predominantly low- to moderate-complexity insurance defense matters from inception through trial, hearing, and appeal.
• Develop litigation strategies, try cases to verdict, and negotiate resolutions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Attend court proceedings, depositions, and other appointments independently.
• Provide case analysis, recommendations, advice, and training to insured clients and Claim partners.
• Build client and business-partner relationships while using case-management technology and automation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent international legal degree from an accredited law school.
• At least 2 years of experience as a practicing attorney; 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience preferred.
• Active license in good standing to practice law in the state or states where representation is required.
• Experience independently handling cases through trial or hearing and appeal, including hearings, dispositive motions, depositions, and other court proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, oral advocacy, communication, negotiation, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to required meetings and proceedings; a valid driver’s license may be required depending on location.

Nice to have

• Collar County venue experience.
• Subrogation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching on the first 5% of eligible pay, a pension plan, and a student-loan savings program.
• At least 20 paid time-off days annually plus nine company holidays.
• Wellness resources, mental health counseling, health coaching, and caregiving support.
• Volunteer and charitable-giving programs with matching gifts and volunteer rewards.