General Liability Associate Attorney- 3488543

AMS Staffing Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-sponsored life insurance

401(k) Plan

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A respected mid-sized law firm located in Chicago is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary ranging from $90K to $120K. The ideal candidate will possess 2-6 years of insurance defense experience and a strong background in tort litigation. The position involves client representation in court, legal research, and case strategy development, emphasizing excellent advocacy skills and the ability to manage responsibilities independently.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of related experience is required.
• Strong foundation in tort litigation and general liability matters.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of general liability and tort litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Conduct legal research and provide risk assessments to clients.

Skills

Illinois or Indiana insurance defense experience

Tort litigation expertise

Excellent research skills

Writing and oral advocacy skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title: General Liability Associate Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL (60602)

Salary/Payrate: $90 - $120K (Associate)

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 or 3 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes and JD plus Licensed to practice in Illinois and/or Indiana

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description

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Our client, a respected mid‑sized law firm located in the Chicago Loop, is seeking an experienced General Liability Defense Attorney to join their growing practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney with strong litigation skills and a deep background in insurance defense to step into a role offering impactful client work, professional growth, and meaningful collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of general liability and tort litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop case strategy, prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and provide risk assessments and recommendations to clients.
• Work closely with clients, maintaining strong communication and delivering excellent service.
• Take on opportunities for business development, including collaborating with existing casualty defense clients and developing your own portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of Illinois or Indiana insurance defense experience required.
• Strong foundation in tort litigation and general liability matters.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Firm‑sponsored life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• A supportive, team‑oriented environment with opportunities for rapid professional growth.