Insurance Defense Attorney

Stealth; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longstanding firm (50+ years)

Local Joliet office

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

Stealth, a well-regarded insurance defense law firm with Joliet, IL presence, seeks a Litigator to join its team and drive lawsuits for insurance and corporate clients.

You will handle all phases of civil litigation, from filing through trial, conduct depositions, motion practice, and court appearances, and coordinate with the Chicago office to leverage broader resources. Strong writing and courtroom skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience required; insurance defense background preferred.
• Able to manage a full caseload with independence.
• Strong writing and courtroom skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil litigation from filing through trial.
• Conduct depositions, motions, and court appearances.
• Manage a caseload of general liability and related defense matters.
• Coordinate with Chicago office and broader litigation team as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Autonomy

Legal writing

Courtroom advocacy

Job description

A well-regarded insurance defense law firm with an office in Joliet, IL is seeking a Litigator to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all phases of civil litigation, from filing through trial, for insurance and corporate clients
• Conduct depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
• Manage a caseload of general liability and related defense matters
• Coordinate with the firm's Chicago office and broader litigation team as needed

Qualifications:

• Civil litigation experience, insurance defense background preferred
• Comfortable managing a full litigation caseload with autonomy
• Strong writing and courtroom skills

What We Offer:

• Established firm with over 50 years in the insurance defense space
• Local office presence with the backing and resources of a larger firm
• Collaborative culture with direct access to firm leadership

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 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.