Associate Attorney - Insurance (Chicago)

Meagher + Geer, PLLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation, particularly in insurance defense. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and be admitted to the Illinois bar. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of experience in civil litigation with experience in insurance defense.
• Litigation experience, court of appeals, or judicial clerkship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seeking an Associate Attorney in insurance defense.
• Draft pleadings, prepare for discovery, take depositions.

Skills

strong writing skills

experience drafting pleadings

experience preparing and responding to discovery

taking and defending depositions

Education

admitted to the Illinois bar

Job description

Associate Attorney - Insurance (Chicago)

Associate Attorney - Insurance (Chicago)

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This range is provided by Meagher + Geer, PLLP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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Human Resources Manager at Meagher + Geer, PLLP

Meagher+Geer is seeking an Associate Attorney in its growing Chicago office with 1 – 3 years of experience in civil litigation with experience in insurance defense in auto liability, construction, insurance coverage, premises liability, and/or professional liability defense. Applicants should have strong writing skills, experience drafting pleadings and motions, preparing and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and be admitted to the Illinois bar. Litigation experience, court of appeals, or judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

Established in Minneapolis in 1929, Meagher + Geer has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest's leading litigation defense and insurance coverage firms. We serve clients nationwide and are based in Minneapolis, with additional offices in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, and Bismarck. Our 80+ attorneys, licensed in more than 17 states, represent businesses of all sizes, public entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals in the areas of civil and commercial litigation defense with particular emphasis on insurance, products liability, complex mass tort-toxic tort, professional liability, health care, employment practices, construction, and catastrophic loss. We also provide advice and representation in corporate law, corporate transactions, wills, estates and trusts, and real estate transactions. Joining our team is an opportunity to be part of a prestigious and respected firm.

Visit our website for more information about Meagher + Geer, one of the country's leading civil litigation firms.

At Meagher + Geer, we are committed to diversity within the legal profession. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply for positions, as we believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences, enriching our work and our culture.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and law school transcript to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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