Senior Insurance Defense Litigator | Hybrid & Trial-Ready

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 190.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Wilson Elser in Illinois seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with extensive general casualty litigation experience, including transportation, premises liability, construction, products liability and general liability. The ideal candidate will have strong trial experience and lead cases from start to finish.

The role requires a JD from an ABA accredited law school, Illinois Bar admission, and 15+ years of relevant practice.

Formación

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Illinois.
• 15+ years of general casualty litigation experience.
• First and/or second chair experience strongly desired.
• Trial experience required.
• Insurance defense experience is required.
• Experience in general liability, premises liability, products liability, construction, and transportation.
• Deposition and motion practice experience required.
• Superior analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end.
• Actively participate in trials, including preparation, courtroom appearances, and trial proceedings.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.

Conocimientos

Trial experience

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Courtroom appearances

Educación

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Wilson Elser in Illinois seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney with extensive general casualty litigation experience, including transportation, premises liability, construction, products liability and general liability. The ideal candidate will have strong trial experience and lead cases from start to finish.

The role requires a JD from an ABA accredited law school, Illinois Bar admission, and 15+ years of relevant practice.