Litigation Associate Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks an attorney to join its Defense Litigation practice in Chicago, Illinois.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, representing national and international insurance clients in a wide range of complex insurance defense matters. Hybrid work arrangements are available, combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Illinois bar in good standing.
• Ideal candidates will have civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts.
• Candidates should be able to draft complicated opinions, motions, and legal memoranda and have strong academic credentials.
• Candidates interested in participating in business development efforts are required.

Responsibilities

• Join Hinshaw & Culbertson's Defense Litigation team in Chicago, handling a diverse and challenging caseload.
• Represent national and international insurance clients across general liability, premises liability, professional liability, and related matters.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice and participate in mentoring and support for junior attorneys.

Skills

Civil litigation

Drafting opinions/motions

Strong academic credentials

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson, a leading national law firm, seeks an attorney to join its Defense Litigation practicegroup in Chicago, Illinois.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, representing national and international insurance clients in a wide range of complex insurance defense matters, including, but not limited to, general liability, premises liability, professional liability, pollution, construction defect, personal and advertising injury, cyber liability, and excess liability matters.

Position Requirements:

• Must be admitted to the Illinoisbar in good standing.
• Ideal candidates will have civil litigation experience in both state and federal courts.
• Candidates should be able to draft complicated opinions, motions, and legal memoranda and have strong academic credentials.
• Candidates interested in participating in business development efforts are required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that offers a high level of responsibility in an exciting, growing practice. Our firm is dedicated to your professional development, providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and support to help you succeed and advance within the firm. You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload and will take on significant responsibilities.

We value work-life balance and offer hybrid work arrangements, allowing you to work from both the office and remotely.

To apply, please submit your resume, writing samples, and unofficial law school transcript.

New York Candidates Only:

Estimated $140,000 to $195,000. The estimated salary range displayed is specifically for those applicants who will perform work in Illinoisif selected for the role and is not applicable to other locations. Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary range, market data, applicant skills, relevant experience, degrees, or certifications.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). It does not discriminate in employment practices based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. This position is not accepting recruiter candidates.