General Liability Associate Attorney- 3641678

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Job Title: General Liability Defense Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL (60602)

Salary/Payrate: $90 - $140K (Associate) + excellent benefits

Work Environment

Hybrid (2 or 3 of days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes and JD plus Licensed to practice in Illinois and/or Indiana

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $1,000 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

Our client, a respected mid-sized law firm located in the Chicago Loop, is seeking an experienced General Liability Defense Attorney to join their growing practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney with strong litigation skills and a deep background in insurance defense to step into a role offering impactful client work, professional growth, and meaningful collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of general liability and tort litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop case strategy, prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and provide risk assessments and recommendations to clients.
• Work closely with clients, maintaining strong communication and delivering excellent service.
• Take on opportunities for business development, including collaborating with existing casualty defense clients and developing your own portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of Illinois OR Indiana insurance defense experience required.
• Strong foundation in tort litigation and general liability matters.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload and work independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary structure.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Firm-sponsored life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• A supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for rapid professional growth.