General Liability Defense Associate

Position:  General Liability Associate

Licensure: Illinois (Indiana/Wisconsin are a plus.)

Billables: 1950 Billable Hours

Experience: 5 + years’ experience with IL Insurance Defense work (within the last 3 years). Familiarity with billing requirements.

​​​​​​​Competitive salaries, and two bonus opportunities (originations and hours).

Benefits: Hybrid workplace, full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401K).

Responsibilities:

• Prepare case evaluations, conduct legal research, and analyze case facts to provide sound legal advice.
• Prepare and file pleadings, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests.
• Attend hearings, depositions, site inspections, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Effectively present case facts in writing and verbally to clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Correspond with all relevant parties, including opposing counsel, clients, and insurance companies.
• Develop comprehensive case strategies in collaboration with partners and other attorneys.
• Draft briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents to support case arguments.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and insurance companies.
• Perform any other duties as assigned to support the effective functioning of the practice.

Experience and Education:

• Admission to practice in IL.
• 5 + years’ experience with IL Insurance Defense work (within the last 3 years): ​​​​​​​Toxic Tort, complex litigation including malpractice claims, subrogation, general liability defense.
• Intrinsic motivation, a self-starting attitude, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience overseeing the work of paralegals and legal assistants is advantageous.

Working Schedule:​​​​​

• The position follows a Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.