Hybrid Insurance Defense Litigator — Early Case Ownership

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled attorney to manage insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution. You will take and defend depositions, attend court appearances and mediations, and draft essential pleadings and motions.

You will contribute to discovery, case strategy, and legal research while maintaining strong client communication and meeting deadlines. A JD, IL Bar, and 2+ years of defense experience are required, with excellent writing and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Active admission to the Illinois Bar.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while working collaboratively.
• Professional negligence, medical malpractice, or construction litigation experience is preferred.
• Michigan, Indiana, or Wisconsin Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery and contribute to case strategy development.
• Perform legal research and analysis on complex litigation issues.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide clear case reporting.
• Independently manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple active matters.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication skills

Case management

Collaboration

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled attorney to manage insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution. You will take and defend depositions, attend court appearances and mediations, and draft essential pleadings and motions.

You will contribute to discovery, case strategy, and legal research while maintaining strong client communication and meeting deadlines. A JD, IL Bar, and 2+ years of defense experience are required, with excellent writing and