Insurance Defense Attorney

Insurance Defense Attorney

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)

Experience: 3+ years of litigation experience

Billable Hours: 1,800 Hours

Are you tired of the grueling 2,000+ billable-hour grind? Our Client offers a refreshing, family-friendly culture in downtown Chicago where you don’t have to sacrifice your personal life for career growth. This role is perfect for a mid-level attorney seeking true work-life balance, flexible clock-in/out times, and immediate hands-on file ownership with direct client access. Enjoy great partner mentorship, regular merit raises, and a clear path toward increased remote flexibility after your first year.

Responsibilities:

• Manage insurance defense litigation matters independently from inception through resolution.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, substantive motions, and comprehensive discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions of plaintiffs, key witnesses, and expert presenters.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations, and maintain direct communication with insurance carriers.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active, good-standing license with the Illinois Bar (ARDC).
• 3+ years of dedicated insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing skills and the confidence to handle court appearances and depositions independently.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $160,000 . Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate 3% employer match
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 3 to 4 weeks of PTO