Key Responsibilities
- Will handle a diverse caseload involving construction, premises liability, automobile accidents, contract disputes, statutory claims, and general civil litigation.
- This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that values strong advocacy, analytical thinking, and professional growth.
- Manage a full caseload of insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Represent clients in matters involving construction defects, premises liability, automobile accidents, contract disputes, statutory violations, and general civil litigation.
- Conduct legal research utilizing Westlaw and other legal research platforms.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, contracts, and other litigation-related documents.
- Prepare and defend party, treating physician, and expert witness depositions.
- Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Develop effective litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice to clients.
- Negotiate settlements while protecting clients' interests and minimizing exposure.
- Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, evidence organization, and case strategy development.
- Maintain accurate case files, billing records, and litigation documentation.
- Collaborate with attorneys, support staff, clients, insurance carriers, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Bar admission and good standing.
- Proven experience handling insurance defense litigation.
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure, litigation strategy, and motion practice.
- Experience managing cases independently through discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
- Proficiency with legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
- Experience using legal billing software and case management systems.
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Excellent verbal communication, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Knowledge of insurance coverage issues.
- Experience handling construction litigation, premises liability, transportation, or general liability defense matters.
- Significant courtroom, deposition, and trial experience.
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employer 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Professional and collaborative work environment
- Long-term career growth opportunities
Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in chicago at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.