Associate Attorney – Litigation

Tressler LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Willis Tower Gym Membership

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Chicago is seeking a highly-skilled Associate Attorney with 3-4 years of civil litigation experience. The candidate will handle all phases of civil litigation and represent insurance carriers and clients in various defense matters. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, developing litigation strategies, and providing strategic legal advice. The position is hybrid, offering competitive compensation between $117,000 and $140,000 per year, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience required.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for court appearances.
• Background in general litigation defense, exposure to medical malpractice a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil litigation including pleadings and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and draft briefs.
• Participate in negotiations and provide strategic legal advice.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Litigation strategy development

Effective communication

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal software

Job description

We are seeking a highly-skilled attorney with 3-4 years of civil litigation experience to join our Chicago, Illinois office as an Associate.

Our dynamic Litigation Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing clients in high-stakes litigation cases.

This role centers on general litigation defense, representing both insurance carriers and insured clients. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about delivering exceptional legal services. This position is hybrid in our Chicago, Illinois office.

• Handling all phases of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and court appearances.
• Representing insurance carriers and insureds in a broad range of civil defense matters, including general liability, product liability, transportation, and medical malpractice claims.
• Conducting legal research, drafting briefs, and preparing case evaluations and reports for clients.
• Developing and implementing litigation strategies.
• Conducting and defending depositions and arguing dispositive motions.
• Participating in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients in general liability, product liability, professional liability, medical malpractice, and related claims.
• Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 3 to 4 years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience (Required)
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for court appearances
• Background in general litigation defense, with exposure to medical malpractice and/or aviation defense considered a plus
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Willis Tower Gym Membership

Salary Commensurate with experience: $117,000 – $140,000 per year

Interview Process Timeline

Application
Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume to [e-mail]

First Interview
Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute virtual or in-person interview with the hiring manager(s).

Second Interview
Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

Final In-Person Interview
In the final round interview, you will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer
Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states – California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for more than 39 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.