Hybrid General Liability Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense

Lewis Brisbois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an attorney for its Chicago General Liability Practice. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and admission to the Illinois Bar.

The role involves managing cases through discovery, motions, hearings, and trials in a collaborative firm environment. The Chicago team handles substantial exposure matters and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 4–7 years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motions, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations and trials.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle general liability defense matters for clients.
• Manage case progression through discovery, motions and trial preparation.
• Conduct hearings, depositions, arbitrations and trials as needed.
• Collaborate with partners and staff to develop defense strategies.

Skills

Insurance defense

Research and writing

Litigation

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Lewis Brisbois, a leading AmLaw 100 firm, seeks an attorney for its Chicago General Liability Practice. The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of insurance defense litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and admission to the Illinois Bar.

The role involves managing cases through discovery, motions, hearings, and trials in a collaborative firm environment. The Chicago team handles substantial exposure matters and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.