Senior General Liability Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Chicago, IL

14h•$190,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior General Liability Attorney position in our Chicago, IL Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorney with experience handling general insurance defense matters, including transportation, premises liability, construction, products liability and general liability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, and trial experience.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state Illinois
15+ years of general casualty litigation experience
Trial experience required
Insurance defense experience is required
Experience in general liability, premises liability, products liability, construction, and transportation
Deposition and motion practice experience required
Superior analytical skills

Nice To Haves

First and/or second chair experience strongly desired
Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
Actively participate in trials, including preparation, courtroom appearances, and trial proceedings.
Conduct legal research.
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.