General Liability Associate Attorney- 3641678

AMS Staffing, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

AMS Staffing, Inc. seeks an experienced General Liability Defense Attorney for a respected Chicago law firm. This role offers a hybrid schedule (2–3 days WFH) in a permanent full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years Illinois or Indiana insurance defense experience, a JD and bar admission, and strong tort litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills. Join a collaborative team with meaningful client work.

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 collaborating

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.

Skills

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Writing skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission IL/IN

Job description

Job Title

General Liability Defense Attorney

Location

Chicago, IL (60602)

Salary/Payrate

Chicago - $90 - $140K (Associate) excellent benefits

Work Environment

Hybrid (2 or 3 of 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

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