Insurance Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Longstanding firm

Local Joliet presence

Direct leadership access

Job summary

Stealth, a well-regarded insurance defense law firm, is seeking a Litigator to join our Joliet, IL office. The role handles all phases of civil litigation for insurance and corporate clients, with opportunities to coordinate with our Chicago office and broader team.

Candidates should have civil litigation experience, strong writing and courtroom skills, and the ability to manage a full caseload with autonomy. Competitive compensation and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience required, insurance defense background preferred.
• Ability to manage a full litigation caseload with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and courtroom advocacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil litigation from filing to 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 Chicago office as needed.
• Collaborate with the firm’s litigation team to ensure cohesive strategy across matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Autonomy

Courtroom skills

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.