Associate Attorney

Stone Legal Recruitment; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Job summary

Stone Legal Recruitment's Midwest insurance defense firm in Springfield is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its team. Open to new graduates through eight years of experience; hybrid role with 3 days in office and 2 remote, under direct partner mentorship and a clear path to advancement.

The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, a manageable caseload, and competitive compensation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 0–8 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery.
• Conduct legal research and motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions (experience dependent).
• Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances.
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers.
• Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research

Client communication

Deposition experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Springfield office.

We're open to attorneys ranging from new graduates through approximately eight years of experience who are interested in building or continuing a career in civil litigation.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in office / 2 remote) offering meaningful litigation responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path toward long-term advancement.

The firm moves efficiently and is typically able to take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Practice Focus

• General liability

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery
• Conduct legal research and motion practice
• Take and defend depositions (experience dependent)
• Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
• Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 0–8 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required

Why This Role

• Broad litigation practice with excellent variety
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Early courtroom exposure
• Manageable caseloads (generally 30–40 active matters)
• Unlimited PTO
• Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Compensation

• Approximately $100,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities.