Staff Attorney

Overview

This remote Staff Attorney position supports litigation involving general liability, auto liability, subrogation, and related tort cases. The role is well-suited for an experienced attorney with litigation experience in Illinois; additional experience in Indiana and/or Wisconsin is a plus.

The attorney will report to the Assistant Managing Attorney and is expected to independently handle cases from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned litigation and non-litigated legal work.
• Analyze substantive and procedural legal and factual issues; conduct legal research.
• Independently develop and present defense strategies on behalf of clients.
• Prepare pleadings, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of litigation strategies without supervision, based on level of experience and expertise.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims customers on legal and factual issues in a technology-driven environment.
• Prepare and present witnesses and evidence at trials, judicial and administrative hearings, and alternative dispute resolutions.
• Provide opinions to the Managing Attorney, Assistant Managing Attorney, staff, clients, and claims customers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and license to practice in good standing in the State of Illinois; Indiana and/or Wisconsin licenses are a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in litigation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $118,800 - $178,200.
• Base pay may vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including performance, proficiency, and demonstrated competencies required for the role.
• Total compensation may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

Location

Remote work opportunity. The selected candidate will travel for appearances at assigned venues as needed.