Defense Attorney

LumenCeler Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Hybrid schedule

Bonus program

Job summary

LumenCeler Group in Chicago seeks an experienced Insurance Defense / General Liability Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The role offers strong base compensation, a competitive bonus structure, and the flexibility to work remotely, with a hybrid schedule preferred.

You will manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters, draft pleadings, handle depositions, and work with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel to resolve cases from inception to

Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense, general liability, or civil litigation.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and case-management skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with a litigation team.
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances is preferred.
• Additional bar admissions, including Wisconsin or Missouri, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters.
• Handle cases involving premises liability, auto and transportation claims, construction disputes, property damage, and other casualty matters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and legal memoranda.
• Take and defend depositions; attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Work with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel; independently manage matters from inception through resolution.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as appropriate.

Skills

Legal writing

Litigation

Deposition experience

Negotiation

Case management

Job description

Insurance Defense / General Liability Attorney

A well-established litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense / General Liability Attorney to join its growing Chicago practice. This opportunity offers strong compensation, a competitive bonus structure, and flexibility to work remotely, although a hybrid schedule is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters
• Handle cases involving premises liability, auto and transportation claims, construction disputes, property damage, and other casualty matters
• Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and legal memoranda
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Work with clients, insurance carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Independently manage matters from inception through resolution
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in trials as appropriate

Qualifications

• Experience handling insurance defense, general liability, or civil litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and case-management skills
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with a litigation team
• Experience with depositions, motion practice, and court appearances is preferred
• Additional bar admissions, including Wisconsin or Missouri, are a plus

Highlights

• Strong base compensation
• Competitive performance and productivity bonuses
• Remote flexibility, with a hybrid schedule preferred
• Sophisticated and varied defense litigation matters
• Established support staff and firm resources
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement