What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Liability Insurance Defense Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 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 3 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.
- 3 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.
JPC-1363
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000