Attorney from TemPositions Group Of Companies

Job Title: Associate Attorneys (4 Openings)
Location: Hybrid (Chicago or St. Louis office preferred; options for Madison, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and nearby areas)
Salary:

• Just graduated: $90k
• 3+ years of experience: $125k-130k

Overview:
Our client, a mid-sized Chicago-based Insurance Defense firm, has immediate openings for four Associate Attorneys. They handle a range of local and national accounts and specialize in civil litigation and insurance defense, including toxic tort, complex product liability, and general/professional liability cases. If you are a motivated attorney with 1-4 years of experience and a passion for litigation, we encourage you to apply.

Key Requirements:

• Admission to practice in Illinois is required.
• For the St. Louis office, admission to practice in Missouri is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates licensed in additional jurisdictions, such as Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Washington, Oregon, or Texas.
• 1-4 years of litigation experience, ideally in civil litigation or insurance defense.
• Proficiency in case management, discovery, trial preparation, client correspondence, and attending hearings.

Location & Hybrid Flexibility:

• Ideal candidates will be based in Chicago and available to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Senior/experienced candidates living in areas such as Madison, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, or nearby locations may attend the office a few times per month.
• Occasional in-office work may be required for candidates based in Chicago, St. Louis, or nearby cities.

Billable Hour Expectation:

• 1950 annually (approximately 162.5 hours per month).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience level ($90k for new graduates, $125k-$130k for attorneys with 3+ years of experience).
• Bonus opportunities.
• Firm covers registration and license costs.
• Stipends for cell phones and other work-related expenses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 401k with safe harbor matching, flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax transit benefits.

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload.
• Draft and review discovery requests.
• Conduct depositions and argue motions.
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation.
• Investigate facts and attend court hearings/trials.
• Maintain accurate time records.

Interview Process:

1. Initial phone conversation with a partner.
2. Panel interview with a team of 4 client team leads.

Why Work with Us?
Our client offers a dynamic, collaborative environment, and a supportive work culture where teamwork is valued. Our attorneys have the flexibility to work remotely when needed, and we are committed to fostering professional development.