Litigation Associate, Insurance Defense

Pay:$120000.00 - $170000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take meaningful ownership of cases and build hands-on litigation experience early in your career
• Work directly with experienced partners who are invested in your professional growth
• Handle depositions court appearances mediations discovery motions and case strategy
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with remote work opportunities
• Develop your litigation skills across a diverse range of insurance defense matters
• Join a collaborative supportive team where mentorship and professional development are priorities
• Participate in a performance-based Associate Bonus Program
• Receive comprehensive benefits including health coverage 401(k) paid time off paid maternity leave disability coverage and a firm-paid cell phone and service

Location:This is a hybrid-flexible opportunity based in downtown Chicago IL combining valuable in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Note:Candidates must have at least 2 years of insurance defense litigation experience an active Illinois Bar license and a JD from an accredited law school.

About Us

We are a nationally established law firm with a strong insurance defense practice and a reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel while maintaining a collaborative approachable culture. Our attorneys receive meaningful responsibility direct partner mentorship and opportunities to develop their litigation careers while working within a supportive and flexible environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances mediations and settlement conferences
• Draft pleadings motions legal briefs and other litigation documents
• Manage discovery and contribute to case strategy development
• Perform legal research and analysis on complex litigation issues
• Maintain regular client communication and provide clear case reporting
• Independently manage deadlines priorities and multiple active matters
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development

Qualifications

• 2 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Active admission to the Illinois Bar
• JD from an accredited law school
• Strong legal writing research and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while working collaboratively
• Professional negligence medical malpractice or construction litigation experience is preferred
• Michigan Indiana or Wisconsin Bar admission is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded litigator while working alongside experienced attorneys who genuinely invest in your growth. Our team offers sophisticated casework early responsibility mentorship professional development hybrid flexibility strong benefits optional social events and a collegial culture that combines national-level resources with a close-knit working environment.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: IL bar license 2 years of insurance defense litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 2

• Additional context: Relocation- no. Packages - no

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2 years: $120000 to $135000;
• 3 years: $135000 to $150000;
• 4 years: $150000 to $170000

Submission Email / Name: Angela -

Quick Recruiter Reference

National law firm seeking an Illinois-admitted Insurance Defense Litigation Associate for a hybrid-flexible Chicago role. Attorney will independently manage cases depositions discovery motions court appearances mediations and client reporting. Requires 2 years of direct insurance defense litigation experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Litigation Associate Insurance Defense - Traub Lieberman - JPC-2008 - source

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