Litigation Associate Attorney – Civil Defense

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Description</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a <u>Litigation Attorney</u> with<strong> two to four years of civil litigation experience </strong>to join our Chicago, Illinois office.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Litigation Practice Group represents clients in a broad range of defense matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, product liability, transportation, construction, property damage, and medical malpractice disputes.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate will have strong legal writing, case management, and client communication skills. This position offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to develop hands-on litigation experience while working closely with experienced litigators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a hybrid position in our Chicago, Illinois office in Willis Tower.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Defend clients in civil litigation and arbitration matters.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Draft pleadings, written discovery, demurrers, and motions to strike.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communicate directly with clients, claims professionals, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review and analyze medical records, discovery materials, expert reports, and other case evidence.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in depositions, court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and prepare matters for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and pretrial motion practice.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What We’re Looking For:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>2+ years</strong> of civil litigation experience in state or federal court.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Active Illinois bar admission in good standing.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deposition, court appearance, or case management experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent judgment, organization, attention to detail, and client communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What Sets This Role Apart</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Early case ownership with meaningful client interaction and substantive litigation responsibilities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Direct mentorship from experienced litigation attorneys and accessible firm leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A supportive, team-oriented environment focused on attorney development.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Significant hands-on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement within the firm.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Featured benefits</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">401(k) retirement plan with firm match</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Firm-paid bar and professional association dues</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Continuing Legal Education (CLE) support</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Professional development and associate training program</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Paid parental leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off and firm holidays</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pre-tax commuter benefits</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Firm-paid gym membership in Willis Tower</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Interview Process Timeline</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Application<br></span>Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Screening Interview<br></span>Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute virtual interview with the hiring manager(s).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">In-Person Interview<br></span>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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Offer<br></span>Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.</span></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tressler-llp/life?trk=nav_type_life" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About Life at Tressler</span></a></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary commensurate with experience:</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$113,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$140,000 USD</span></div></div>&l