General Liability Attorney

About the job General Liability Attorney


Pay: $115,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected, collaborative litigation team that values autonomy and professional growth.
• Handle sophisticated general liability, tort, and employment matters from inception through resolution.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.
• Bonus opportunities based on both billable hours and business development.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
• Opportunity for attorneys with an existing book of business to further expand and grow their practice.
• Long-term career advancement with an established, full-service litigation practice.

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid). Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule while collaborating with an experienced litigation team in a professional, supportive office environment.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and have at least 2 years of Illinois insurance defense litigation experience. Indiana licensure and experience handling tort and employment matters are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service litigation firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment where attorneys can thrive. Our attorneys handle sophisticated litigation matters with professionalism, integrity, and a practical approach focused on achieving outstanding results. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability, insurance defense, tort, and employment litigation matters.
• Represent clients through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical legal counsel to clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft high-quality motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to efficiently manage cases and deliver exceptional client service.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for continued growth.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license required.
• 2+ years of Illinois insurance defense litigation experience.
• Strong experience handling general liability matters.
• Excellent written, verbal, and courtroom communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Indiana Bar license preferred.
• Tort and employment litigation experience preferred.
• Portable book of business is welcomed but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys do their best work in a collaborative environment where they are trusted, supported, and given opportunities to grow. You'll work alongside experienced litigators on meaningful cases, enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, earn performance-based bonuses, and build a long-term career with a team that values excellence, client service, and professional development.

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Benefits:

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