Trueline's client, a leading national insurance and litigation law firm based in the United States, is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate to join their team in Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a prestigious firm that represents global insurers and Fortune 500 companies.
What You'll Do as the Insurance Defense Associate:
- Handle a diverse caseload involving general liability, personal injury, trucking, auto, commercial properties, premises liability, negligence, and construction matters
- Develop strategic case approaches and keep partners informed
- Take a proactive, go-getter approach to managing cases from start to finish
- Gain valuable first-chair trial experience in various jurisdictions
- Collaborate with partners and take on significant responsibilities
You'll Succeed as the Insurance Defense Associate if you Have:
- 3-6 years of insurance defense experience
- Proven track record in general liability, personal injury, premises liability, negligence, and auto cases
- Construction litigation experience (a plus)
- Trial experience, including second-chair roles
- Licensed in Illinois, with experience outside of Cook County
- Excellent strategic thinking and practical approach
- Self-motivated attitude to run with cases independently
Our Client Offers:
- Team-oriented firm with excellent growth opportunities
- Quarterly bonuses
- Respectful, kind, and relaxed work atmosphere
- Work-life balance
- Meaningful opportunities for advancement within the firm
- Commitment to pro bono work and community service
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We want smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. The more diverse and inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to apply only when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point in the job description, we encourage you to apply.
