National Litigation and Claims Management Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a National Litigation and Claims Management Attorney in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves managing litigation and claims for a national logistics services provider, requiring expertise in discovery strategy and execution. The position offers flexibility with in-person, remote, or hybrid work arrangements.

Duties

• Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively address discovery issues.
• Develop strategic discovery responses aligned with national litigation strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate discovery processes for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Manage and enhance a national claims program for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate with attorneys, partners, and clients on case strategy and discovery plans.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and emerging legal issues.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Strong discovery experience required.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional litigation or national claims programs preferred.
• Background in transportation, logistics, or related regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Familiarity with e-commerce or gig economy legal issues is a plus.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in at least one state.

Skills

• Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client counseling and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and competitive compensation.
• Access to corporate discount programs.

The Chicago office of this large national firm specializes in insurance law, commercial law, employment, environmental, and ERISA, among other things. They also occasionally represent different municipalities around the Chicago area, defending mostly tort claims. Salaries are good; the firm is generally considered solid.