Distinguished, mid-sized *NATIONAL *insurance defense litigation firm is looking for experienced _*ILLINOIS First Party Property*__ *Litigation Attorneys (First Party Property DEFENSE experience REQUIRED)*_ to join their *CHICAGO *team.
_*WE ALLOW HYBRID WORK-FROM-HOME (3 days per week "in office" and 2 days remote).
*_
Should have substantial experience with *IL First Party Property cases.
*We handle the defense of homeowner's claims for very reputable insurance carriers nationwide, including hurricane, storm, wind, water, fire, roofing, pipes, and other severe damage to residential and commercial properties.
_*\*\*\*IDEAL Candidates have 2+ years experience with IL First Party Property Insurance Defense\*\*\**_
*DUTIES*: reviewing and analyzing new files from assignment by the adjuster, preparing an initial status report summarizing liability / damages and exposure, drafting pleadings, motions, issuing written discovery, answering discovery, taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions, arguing motions, attending court hearings, mediations, trials,and regularly preparing comprehensive status reports to the clients.
Should have experience with expert witness depositions and preparing for same.
*BILLING: *We have a far lower billable hour requirement than most insurance defense firms as our compensation is performance-driven.
We only require 1,875 billable hours per year to earn your base salary (156 hours per month).
We offer a tiered bonus system for hours beyond this threshold and pay out bonuses of anywhere between $1k to $3k each month based on billing tiers above and beyond 156 per month.
Our bonus structure is much stronger than most other law firms in FL and our employees love earning more each month for billing above a billable hour requirement that's already far below most other firms.
Our company is very well known for being a fantastic place to work, employee happiness, and fostering an excellent work-life balance!
*BENEFITS:*
* _*Excellent, Highly-Competitive Base Salary*_
* _*Health Insurance*_
* _*Dental & Vision*_
* _*401k w/ 3% Employer Match*_
* _*15 PTO Days*_
* _*MONTHLY BONUSES OF $1k to $3k! (Based on tiered billing)*_
* _*Annual Raises*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.
00 - $175,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Insurance Defense Litigation: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Illinois Bar (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Schaumburg, IL 60159