Litigation Attorney (EPL / Professional Lines) - Hybrid Remote - Chicago

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO with 40-hour credit

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Cellphone stipend

CLE stipend

Travel stipend

Association membership stipend

Paid holidays (duplicate removal)

Hybrid remote — 2 days onsite per week

Partnership track

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Attorney (EPL / Employment Practices Liability / Professional Lines) in Chicago with a hybrid remote arrangement. The role targets defense of insurers and employers across professional lines, with a base salary of $150,000 to $200,000 plus bonuses.

Illinois admission and a minimum of four years of insurance defense experience are required. The attorney will manage all phases of litigation, draft detailed reports, and advise on strategy while benefiting from a

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of insurance defense experience with professional lines focus.
• Illinois Bar Admission.
• Strong written communication for carrier reporting.
• Defense-side only—no plaintiff, in-house, or carrier-side candidates.
• Federal court experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend a varied caseload of professional lines matters with an EPL focus.
• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.
• Defend insurers, employers, professionals, insurance brokers and agents, real estate brokers, HOAs against EPL, D&O, and E&O policies.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and provide strategic guidance to insurance carriers and insured clients on case strategy, settlement, and resolution.
• Prepare detailed client reports and carrier communications with clarity and precision.

Skills

Insurance defense

Written communication

Defense experience

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Litigation Attorney (EPL / Professional Lines) - Hybrid Remote - Chicago

$150000 - $200000 per year | Chicago, IL | Hybrid | Permanent

Litigation Attorney (EPL / Employment Practices Liability / Professional Lines) - Hybrid Remote / Chicago - $150k to $200k Base + Bonuses

A bit about us:

Founded more than 20 years ago, we are a full-service midsize law firm across Chicago and Indianapolis delivering the depth and resources of a large firm alongside the agility and individualized attention of a boutique. Our experienced litigators represent insurers, employers, professionals, and businesses across a broad array of professional lines matters — always emphasizing service, results, and client satisfaction.

Why join us?

• Base salary range: $150k to $200k + Bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO with 40-hour credit, sick, and paid holidays
• Monthly stipend covering cellphone, CLE, travel, association membership, and related expenses
• Hybrid remote — 2 days onsite per week
• Partnership track — genuine path to ownership for the right candidate
• Mid-sized established firm with opportunity for business development and client sharing

Job Details

• Defend a varied caseload of professional lines matters with an Employment Practices Liability (EPL) focus
• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through resolution — pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Defend insurers, employers, professionals, insurance brokers and agents, real estate brokers, condominiums, and HOAs against claims arising under EPL, D&O, and E&O policies
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and provide strategic guidance to insurance carriers and insured clients on case strategy, settlement, and resolution
• Prepare detailed client reports and carrier communications with clarity and precision

Looking For:

• Minimum 4 years of insurance defense experience — professional lines focus required
• Illinois Bar Admission
• Strong written communication skills — carrier reporting is a core function of this role
• Defense side only — no plaintiff, no in-house, no carrier-side candidates
• Federal court experience a plus

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