General Liability Associate Attorney- 3641678

AMS Staffing Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking an experienced General Liability Defense Attorney in Chicago, IL. The role offers a hybrid work environment (2–3 days from home) with opportunities for growth and meaningful client work.

The attorney will handle general liability and tort matters, represent clients in court and in negotiations, and develop case strategies while collaborating with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of Illinois or Indiana insurance defense experience.
• 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 within a collaborative environment.

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 and portfolio growth.

Skills

Tort litigation

General liability

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Caseload management

Independent work

Education

JD required

Bar admission IL/IN

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: General Liability Defense Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL (60602)

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 or 3 of days WFH)

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

About the Role

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.
• A supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for rapid professional growth.