Litigation Associate Attorney

Role Description

We are seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Chicago, Illinois office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Group is known for their comprehensive approach to managing a wide range of defense litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, premises, products liability, and transportation.

The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of civil litigation experience. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys and clients on the defense of personal injury litigation.

This position is hybrid in our Chicago, Illinois office.

Essential job duties include:

• Drafting pleadings, discovery, demurrers, and motions to strike.
• Communicating with clients, claims adjusters, and witnesses, providing updates and strategic input.
• Collaborating with senior attorneys and clients on case strategy.
• Assisting in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Participating in depositions and court appearances.
• Defending clients in civil litigation and arbitration involving personal injury, property damage, medical malpractice, construction, transportation, and product liability matters.
• Attending court hearings and mediations both remotely and in-person.
• Working closely with senior attorneys to prepare for mediations and settlement conferences.

A successful candidate will also:

• Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be skilled in legal research and analysis.
• Have superb administrative and organizational skills.
• Be diligent, driven, and eager to learn.
• Possess the ability to work independently and take ownership of their work.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in Illinois
• 1-4 years of litigation and/or civil litigation experience in either state or federal court.
• Experience with trial preparation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Gym Membership at Willis Tower
• Paid parental leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application
Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume.

Screening Interview
Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager(s).

In-Person Interview
Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm. You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer
Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.