Senior Trial Attorney, Workers’ Compensation – Chicago

Senior Trial Attorney, Workers’ Compensation

Our client, a well-established and high-tech P&C insurance carrier is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to join its in-house litigation team supporting insured clients in workers’ compensation defense matters . This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense litigator with significant courtroom experience handling high-exposure casualty claims , seeking their first in-house move with a relief from billable hours, more work/life balance, and career progression opportunities.

Role & Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full docket of insurance defense litigation matters from initial case strategy through resolution or trial.
• Draft and handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Represent insured clients in state court proceedings, including hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure, advising internal claims partners on litigation strategy and case resolution.
• Work with expert witnesses such as engineers, accident reconstructionists, and medical professionals in complex or multi-party matters.
• Negotiate settlements and mediations where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate case documentation within a paperless litigation management system and collaborate closely with claims professionals.

Practice Areas

• Workers’ Compensation

Required Experience

• 5-15+ years of workers’ compensation insurance defense.
• Significant trial experience before judges or juries.
• Experience partnering with insurance claims teams and managing a high-volume litigation caseload.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of state civil procedure and local court rules.

Details

• Salary: $130,000-$210,000 base + target bonus + wider benefits
• Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days in / 3 days remote)
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Travel: Required throughout Chicago Area and occasionally to wider Illinois.

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.