Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense - URGENT need

Texas Attorney - Asbestos Litigation and Local Counsel

Our mid-size, Chicago-based insurance defense firm has an immediate opening for a Texas-based Attorney to handle asbestos litigation and serve as local counsel for key client matters. Admission to practice in Texas is required, with preference given to candidates also admitted to the Illinois or Missouri bar. This is a remote role focused on asbestos cases and serving as boots on the ground for Arch cases. We pride ourselves on a team-based approach to litigation, offering a level of customer service, flexibility, and responsiveness not often found in larger firms.

We are extremely flexible in terms of qualifications and background for this role, considering candidates who are of counsel with an existing book of business, part-time attorneys, or other experienced practitioners. The ideal candidate will have Texas asbestos litigation experience or, at a minimum, the ability to quickly learn and manage asbestos cases. This role is fully remote.

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Position Overview: This is a hands-on role requiring strong case management skills, precision in legal writing, and professionalism in depositions and court hearings across multiple jurisdictions. Take the lead in asbestos and complex litigation cases, handling all aspects of discovery, trial preparation, and strategy.

• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and pretrial motions.
• Serve as local counsel, providing in-person support for key litigation matters.
• Train and mentor junior attorneys in litigation and trial tactics.

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Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

• 4 - 8 years of litigation experience.
• Superior research and writing skills.
• Eligible employees may also receive bonus opportunities and other forms of compensation, contributing to a comprehensive total rewards package. Comprehensive medical insurance plans (PPO and PPO HSA (with an HSA contribution up to $2000) provided by BCBSIL)
• Dental insurance plan (PPO provided by Guardian)
• Access to a retirement savings plan (We match 100% of the first 3% of salary deferral plus 50% of the next 2% of salary deferral)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Application Requirements: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.