Experience: 5-10 years
Location: Peoria
E-mail: amorris@chartwelllaw.com
URL: https://www.chartwelllaw.com/careers/attorneys
Area of Practice: Litigation
Associate or Of Counsel Attorney
Chartwell Law is seeking an experienced Associate or Of Counsel Attorney to join its Peoria office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5-10 years of litigation experience who is looking to take on a sophisticated insurance defense practice while working alongside a collaborative and nationally recognized team.
The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload involving general liability, premises liability, construction-related claims, excess liability and other insurance defense matters. Trucking and transportation liability experience is a plus, particularly involving catastrophic loss, severe injury, or complex commercial motor vehicle litigation.
Working closely with partners, clients, and experts, the attorney will manage cases from inception through resolution, develop litigation strategies, and deliver exceptional client service
Responsibilities
• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.
• Develop and execute defense strategies in collaboration with clients, experts, and firm leadership.
•Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and other substantive legal documents.
• Retain and work with expert witnesses and consultants.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments and recommendations.
• Meet an annual billable-hour requirement of 1,950 hours.
Qualifications
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Illinois bar admission and good standing; additional state admissions are a plus.
•5-10 years of experience in general liability, casualty, or insurance defense litigation.
•Experience handling depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation.
•Strong analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills.
•Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
This position may be structured as remote, hybrid, or in-office, depending on business needs and office requirements. Chartwell Law offers a collegial culture, challenging litigation matters, and the opportunity to build thriving practice while working with talented attorneys dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients. The salary range for this position is - $115,000-$200,000.
