Insurance Defense / General Liability Attorney
A well-established litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense / General Liability Attorney to join its growing Chicago practice. This opportunity offers strong compensation, a competitive bonus structure, and flexibility to work remotely , although a hybrid schedule is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters
- Handle cases involving premises liability, auto and transportation claims, construction disputes, property damage, and other casualty matters
- Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and legal memoranda
- Take and defend depositions
- Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Work with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
- Independently manage matters from inception through resolution
- Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as appropriate
Qualifications
- Experience handling insurance defense, general liability, or civil litigation
- Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and case-management skills
- Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with a litigation team
- Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances is preferred
- Additional bar admissions, including Wisconsin or Missouri , are a plus
Highlights
- Strong base compensation
- Competitive performance and productivity bonuses
- Remote flexibility , with a hybrid schedule preferred
- Sophisticated and varied defense litigation matters
- Established support staff and firm resources
- Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Defense Attorney in chicago at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and able to be worked remotely.