Litigation Associate, Insurance Defense

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Chicago, IL, seeks an associate to manage insurance defense litigation from inception through resolution, including depositions, court appearances, mediations, and motion drafting.

Join a collaborative team with direct partner mentorship, professional development, and a hybrid-flexible schedule offering remote work opportunities and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Active admission to the Illinois Bar.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while working collaboratively.
• Professional negligence, medical malpractice, or construction litigation experience is preferred.
• Michigan, Indiana, or Wisconsin Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery and contribute to case strategy development.
• Perform legal research and analysis on complex litigation issues.
• Maintain regular client communication and provide clear case reporting.
• Independently manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple active matters.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Pay:$120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take meaningful ownership of cases and build hands-on litigation experience early in your career
• Work directly with experienced partners who are invested in your professional growth
• Handle depositions, court appearances, mediations, discovery, motions, and case strategy
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with remote work opportunities
• Develop your litigation skills across a diverse range of insurance defense matters
• Join a collaborative, supportive team where mentorship and professional development are priorities
• Participate in a performance-based Associate Bonus Program
• Receive comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, paid maternity leave, disability coverage, and a firm-paid cell phone and service

Location:

This is a hybrid-flexible opportunity based in downtown Chicago, IL, combining valuable in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Note:

Candidates must have at least 2 years of insurance defense litigation experience, an active Illinois Bar license, and a JD from an accredited law school.

About Us

We are a nationally established law firm with a strong insurance defense practice and a reputation for delivering sophisticated legal counsel while maintaining a collaborative, approachable culture. Our attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and opportunities to develop their litigation careers while working within a supportive and flexible environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Take and defend depositions
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and other litigation documents
• Manage discovery and contribute to case strategy development
• Perform legal research and analysis on complex litigation issues
• Maintain regular client communication and provide clear case reporting
• Independently manage deadlines, priorities, and multiple active matters
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues on litigation strategy and case development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Active admission to the Illinois Bar
• JD from an accredited law school
• Strong legal writing, research, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters while working collaboratively
• Professional negligence, medical malpractice, or construction litigation experience is preferred
• Michigan, Indiana, or Wisconsin Bar admission is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to develop into a well-rounded litigator while working alongside experienced attorneys who genuinely invest in your growth. Our team offers sophisticated casework, early responsibility, mentorship, professional development, hybrid flexibility, strong benefits, optional social events, and a collegial culture that combines national-level resources with a close-knit working environment.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance