Associate Attorney Insurance Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join its team in Chicago, IL, or St. Louis, MO, handling local and national accounts. The firm specializes in insurance defense litigation, including toxic tort, complex product liability, general liability, and professional liability cases. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service.

Duties

• Manage a litigation caseload independently, from inception to resolution.
• Draft, review, and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare and argue motions in state and federal courts.
• Provide trial preparation, including developing strategies and supporting lead counsel.
• Investigate case facts and build a comprehensive defense strategy.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
• Represent clients in court hearings and trials across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain meticulous time records and documentation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 1-5 years of litigation experience.
• Active admission to practice in Illinois (admission to additional states, such as Missouri, Texas, California, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Iowa, is a plus).
• Demonstrated experience with motion practice and depositions.
• Proven ability to independently manage caseloads and litigation tasks.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong communication and critical reasoning skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active admission to the Illinois Bar (additional bar admissions preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in case strategy development and trial preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Skilled in analyzing legal and factual issues critically.
• Adept at building and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance options, including PPO, PPO HSA (with HSA contributions up to $2,000), and HMO.
• Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO).
• Vision insurance plans (PPO).
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% of salary deferral, plus 50% of the next 2%).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Additional leave programs and benefits.

This law firm was created to defend their clients from civil claims that involve injury or wrongful death. Their philosophy is to to put the client first using affordably creative legal services. Their areas of practice include product liability, premises defense, asbestos personal injury and toxic tort defense, construction defect or negligence, healthcare, and transportation trucking and railroad. The firm is located in Chicago, IL.