Insurance Defense Litigation Associate — Remote-Friendly Growth

Esquire Recruiting, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Esquire Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for a prestigious national law firm client in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of insurance defense experience, including depositions and court appearances, and will handle independent case management, discovery, and drafting pleadings.

The role offers a flexible work environment with remote workdays, collaboration with partners, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• JD from an accredited university.
• Strong communication, writing, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Take part in depositions and court appearances as needed.
• Independently manage cases, including discovery and drafting pleadings and motions.
• Report to clients and maintain timely entry of time and case status.
• Appear at case management conferences, mediations, and pre-trial settlement conferences.

Skills

Insurance defense

Litigation

Writing

Research

Communication

Education

JD from an accredited university

Job description

Esquire Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for a prestigious national law firm client in downtown Chicago. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of insurance defense experience, including depositions and court appearances, and will handle independent case management, discovery, and drafting pleadings.

The role offers a flexible work environment with remote workdays, collaboration with partners, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team setting.