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Senior Defense Litigation Attorney - well known Chicago mid size firm
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $175,000 - $210,000 per year
A bit about us:
Chicago-based litigation firm with a strong reputation in defense-side work, particularly construction, tort, product liability, wrongful death, and insurance defense. Our practice is built around handling complex, high-stakes matters with a hands-on, strategic approach.
Why join us?
Sophisticated defense work - Focus on complex, substantive matters rather than commodity litigation
True senior-associate role - Run cases end-to-end with autonomy and partner collaboration
Respected defense platform - Strong reputation with carriers, clients, and the broader Chicago legal market
Lean teams, real impact - Your work matters and is visible
Long-term mindset - The firm values stability, professionalism, and sustainable careers
Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level experience
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Defense Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is a permanent position where the successful candidate will handle a wide range of high-stakes defense litigation cases, primarily focusing on product liability, construction defense, wrongful death, and other complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in all areas of defense litigation and be comfortable handling a high volume of cases from inception through trial.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney, your responsibilities will include:
1. Handling a broad range of defense litigation cases, with a focus on product liability, construction defense, and wrongful death.
2. Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and filing them with the court.
3. Performing legal research and analysis, and providing advice to clients on potential litigation risks and strategies.
4. Conducting discovery, including drafting discovery requests, reviewing and analyzing discovery responses, and taking and defending depositions.
5. Representing clients in pre-trial proceedings such as mediation and settlement conferences.
6. Preparing for and conducting trials, including selecting juries, presenting arguments, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and negotiating settlements.
7. Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members.
8. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal principles and developments, and applying this knowledge to the benefit of our clients.
Qualifications:
To be considered for the Senior Defense Litigation Attorney position, you must possess the following qualifications:
1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 8 years of experience in defense litigation, with a focus on product liability, construction defense, and wrongful death.
4. Proven trial experience, with a strong ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
5. Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
6. Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving favorable settlements for clients.
7. Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work under pressure.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing superior client service.
9. Strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned litigator to join a dynamic and highly respected legal team. If you have a passion for defense litigation and a commitment to client service, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $175,000 - $210,000 per year
A bit about us:
Chicago-based litigation firm with a strong reputation in defense-side work, particularly construction, tort, product liability, wrongful death, and insurance defense. Our practice is built around handling complex, high-stakes matters with a hands-on, strategic approach.
Why join us?
Sophisticated defense work - Focus on complex, substantive matters rather than commodity litigation
True senior-associate role - Run cases end-to-end with autonomy and partner collaboration
Respected defense platform - Strong reputation with carriers, clients, and the broader Chicago legal market
Lean teams, real impact - Your work matters and is visible
Long-term mindset - The firm values stability, professionalism, and sustainable careers
Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level experience
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Defense Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is a permanent position where the successful candidate will handle a wide range of high-stakes defense litigation cases, primarily focusing on product liability, construction defense, wrongful death, and other complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in all areas of defense litigation and be comfortable handling a high volume of cases from inception through trial.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney, your responsibilities will include:
1. Handling a broad range of defense litigation cases, with a focus on product liability, construction defense, and wrongful death.
2. Drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate documents, and filing them with the court.
3. Performing legal research and analysis, and providing advice to clients on potential litigation risks and strategies.
4. Conducting discovery, including drafting discovery requests, reviewing and analyzing discovery responses, and taking and defending depositions.
5. Representing clients in pre-trial proceedings such as mediation and settlement conferences.
6. Preparing for and conducting trials, including selecting juries, presenting arguments, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and negotiating settlements.
7. Communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members.
8. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal principles and developments, and applying this knowledge to the benefit of our clients.
Qualifications:
To be considered for the Senior Defense Litigation Attorney position, you must possess the following qualifications:
1. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar and in good standing.
3. A minimum of 8 years of experience in defense litigation, with a focus on product liability, construction defense, and wrongful death.
4. Proven trial experience, with a strong ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
5. Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
6. Strong negotiation skills, with a track record of achieving favorable settlements for clients.
7. Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work under pressure.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing superior client service.
9. Strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned litigator to join a dynamic and highly respected legal team. If you have a passion for defense litigation and a commitment to client service, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Salary : $175,000 - $210,000