General Liability Attorney

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

Requirements: Must haves: IL bar license. 3+ yrs IL insurance defense exp. Preferred: tort and employment law.

• Nice to haves: tort and employment law.

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3–5 years: $115,000–$122,000

• 5–8 years: $122,000–$130,000

• 8–12 years: $130,000–$140,000

• Partner-level or attorneys with a portable book of business: Negotiable above range depending on experience and business generation.

Submission Email: Name / Jailene -

jcisneros@dl-firm.com

glopez@dl-firm.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established midsize litigation firm seeking an Illinois-licensed insurance defense attorney to handle general liability, tort, and employment matters. Hybrid Chicago role with bonus potential and full benefits. Seeking 3+ years of IL insurance defense experience; Indiana licensure is a plus.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - General Liability (Tort/Employment) Attorney - Downey & Lenkov LLC - JPC 1363 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: General Liability (Tort/Employment) Attorney

• Location: Chicago, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Insurance Defense Attorney, General Liability Attorney, Civil Litigation Attorney, Tort Attorney, Employment Litigation Attorney, Litigation Associate, Defense Litigation Attorney, Trial Attorney, Casualty Attorney, Insurance Litigation Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Atty, Chicago, 3+ yrs exp