Associate Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 81,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Complex Litigation Associate to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with seasoned attorneys on complex general liability cases. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate and have a passion for legal challenges. You will engage in legal research, prepare legal documents, and communicate effectively with clients and the court. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated team player eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of legal experience preferred; recent graduates considered.
• Strong legal research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal issues and develop defense strategies for clients.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and briefs with supervision.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Negotiation Skills

Customer Service

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Assoc Staff Attorney - LM08AE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do! The selected candidate for our Complex Litigation Associate role shall work remotely in partnership with our Senior Attorneys to support our largest and most complex general liability files. Our Associate Attorney will support motions, briefs, depositions and onsite appearances jointly with our Complex Litigation Attorney Staff throughout Illinois. Specific focus on cases will be within the northeast region of the state. The Claims Staff Legal team is highly-committed to personal growth! If you have a passion for the law and enjoy collaborating with peers, Claims Partners and insureds, we want to speak with you!

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research, develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients
2. Prepare pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions and briefs in support of defense strategies with supervision
3. Provide effective and timely communication, information, legal advice and other services to clients on legal and factual issues
4. Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel and co-counsel in a manner consistent with established office procedures
5. Accountable for the prompt, efficient and effective disposition of assigned tasks
6. Independently prepare and present witnesses evidence at: trials, judicial/administrative hearings, arbitrations and alternative dispute resolutions
7. Attend CLE seminars as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of legal experience is preferred; however, we will consider recent graduates that have recently passed the Illinois State Bar Exam
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in Illinois
• Functional understanding of claims and litigation is preferred
• Familiarity with the tripartite relationship is a plus!
• Commitment to providing a high level of customer service
• Positive minded and collaborative team-player attitude
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Strong MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Effective communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Ability to think strategically and desire to be challenged

Additional Information:

The selected candidate shall travel within the assigned jurisdiction for court appearances and ad hoc in-office meetings. For remote positions, high-speed broadband internet service is required, with specific technical requirements outlined. The annualized base pay range is $81,840 - $122,760, based on market analysis and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, or age.

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