Senior Counsel – Litigation

Role Description

Tressler LLP seeks a litigation attorney to join our firm as Senior Counsel in our Chicago office. Our dynamic Litigation Practice Group is known for its comprehensive approach to handling matters related to complex insurance claims analysis and representing clients in high-stakes litigation cases.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of litigation experience. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about delivering exceptional legal services. This position is hybrid in our headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Essential job duties include:

• Overseeing complex insurance coverage litigation and managing multiple cases 
  from inception to resolution in both state and federal courts.
• Conducting thorough analysis of insurance policies and coverage provisions to determine coverage and liability.
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients on insurance coverage issues, policy interpretation, and case status reports.
• Handling all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Defending cases in civil litigation and in binding arbitration proceedings in both state and federal court.
• Attending court hearings and oral arguments both remotely and in-person.
• Taking and defending party, witness, and/or expert depositions.
• Preparing for and mediating cases and/or settlement conferences.
• Mentoring junior Associates and collaborating with legal staff.

A successful candidate will also:

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be skilled in legal research and analysis.
• Have superb administrative skills.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Be diligent, driven, and eager to learn.
• Possess the ability to take ownership of their work.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois bar license
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of litigation experience in state and/or federal courts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional writing, organizational and advocacy skills

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid parental leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application
Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter.

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.