Direct Claims Attorney

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a third-party specialty insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a Claims Attorney with at least 2-3+ years of experience handling insurance claims. This third-party specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience with environmental, asbestos, and insurance defense or coverage claims.

Salary for this role is paying between $105-120K plus a 5% annual bonus while working on a 40-hour work week. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including M/D/V, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. This position will work on a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period. If you're looking to take your career in-house and get away from billable requirements, then this is the opportunity for you!

Claims Attorney Responsibilities:

Analyze, investigate, and evaluate new loss notices and claim tenders.

Partner with policy search teams to locate copies of alleged coverage, as appropriate.

Timely assess and position claims under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess policies.

Coordinate the retention of defense counsel in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Develop and align defense strategies with insureds, defense counsel, and participating carriers.

Proactively manage claim resolution, including active participation in mediations within assigned settlement authority.

Collaborate with the reinsurance team to provide notice of new claims, updates on existing matters, and responses to reinsurer inquiries.

Work closely with in‑house Legal and management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including strategy development, settlement valuation, and approval of settlement authority.

Partner in establishing and maintaining appropriate claim reserves.

Ensure timely processing of payments, including accurate allocation across applicable policies.

Maintain accurate and thorough claim documentation in accordance with established guidelines and systems.

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com