Insurance Defense Associate

Stealth Startup; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup in Chicago seeks a seasoned litigation associate to manage tort/insurance defense matters from inception to resolution, including trucking litigation and construction negligence.

You will handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlements, mediations, and trial, and collaborate with partners to deliver cost-efficient, individualized service to commercial clients and insurers.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois, in good standing
• Demonstrated tort/insurance defense experience, with actual hands-on experience in trucking litigation and/or construction negligence required
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload independently
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and trial experience (bench and jury)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tort defense matters from inception through resolution, including trucking litigation and/or construction negligence claims
• Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, written and oral discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial
• Represent commercial clients and insurance carriers in premises liability, catastrophic accident, and related defense matters
• Communicate directly and effectively with clients, carriers, and adjusters throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Collaborate with firm partners and staff to maintain the firm's standard of individualized, cost-efficient service

Skills

Tort/insurance defense experience

Deposition experience

Trial experience (bench & jury)

Communication skills

High-volume caseload management

On-site in Chicago

Education

Illinois law license

Job description

Our client is a well-established Chicago litigation firm representing individuals, corporations, and insurance carriers in complex civil litigation matters, including catastrophic accidents, toxic torts, products liability, vehicle collisions, construction defects, and premises liability. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and listed in Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys and Adjusters, the firm has built a 25+ year reputation for delivering high-quality legal work with individualized client attention.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of tort defense matters from inception through resolution, including trucking litigation and/or construction negligence claims
• Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, written and oral discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, mediations, and trial
• Represent commercial clients and insurance carriers in premises liability, catastrophic accident, and related defense matters
• Communicate directly and effectively with clients, carriers, and adjusters throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Collaborate with firm partners and staff to maintain the firm's standard of individualized, cost-efficient service

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois, in good standing
• Demonstrated tort/insurance defense experience, with actual hands-on experience in trucking litigation and/or construction negligence required
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload independently
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and trial experience (bench and jury)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago, IL

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $120,000 and $180,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.