Senior Claims Attorney – Coverage Attorney

COUNTRY Financial®

Claims Attorney Sr role providing legal advice on casualty claims coverage and litigation strategies. Collaborating with claims team to evaluate risks and oversee external counsel.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $151,250 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a key legal advisor supporting casualty claims, focusing on coverage analysis and strategy
Partners closely with claims professionals and leadership to evaluate policy coverage, assess legal risk, and guide resolution strategies on high-exposure and litigated matters
Provides expert interpretation of insurance policies, develops defensible coverage positions, and influences outcomes through proactive legal counsel
Oversees outside counsel on coverage-related litigation, ensuring alignment with company strategy, efficient case management, and effective cost control
Contributes to training, best practices, and consistency in coverage application across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training
Must have Claims Coverage experience
Must have passed the Bar exam.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community
Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations
Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.

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Hard Skills & Tools

coverage analysislegal risk assessmentcoverage interpretationlitigation managementcase managementcost control

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingcollaborationinfluencingtrainingbest practices development

Certifications

Bar exam