Litigation Attorney - Chicago

Overview

A leading organization in the Finance & Insurance sector is seeking a Litigation Attorney based in Chicago. This role supports financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives to enhance business visibility and decision-making. The attorney will collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation within a regulated financial services environment.

Location: Remote (US-based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available)

Compensation: $111,000 – $189,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation for policyholders in accordance with ethical standards
• Analyze ongoing litigation and assess risks to the organization
• Draft pleadings, papers, and briefs for trial or appellate proceedings
• Advocate client positions in various forums and settings
• Negotiate resolutions of litigation issues
• Stay informed on state laws and court decisions affecting policy provisions
• Potentially develop specialty areas of legal practice

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admission to the Illinois state bar
• Solid knowledge of tort, contract, and insurance law
• Demonstrated litigation experience
• Proven ability to prepare civil pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Experience providing customer-driven legal solutions
• Understanding of Professional Responsibility rules relevant to the jurisdiction

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in special property, workers' compensation, environmental law, and commercial coverage
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Familiarity with document management software (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments)
• Experience using case management systems (e.g., Clio, MyCase)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive 401(k) contributions and pension plan
• Annual incentives and 23 days of paid time off accrued annually
• Nine paid holidays and paid family leave
• Student loan repayment program
• New Employee Orientation for onboarding and networking opportunities

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every qualification but whose backgrounds could contribute to the team.