General Liability Associate Illinois in Chicago

Date Posted: Friday, December 12, 2025

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Job Description

📝 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Liability Associate to join a dynamic and growing legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in toxic tort, complex litigation (including malpractice claims), subrogation, and general liability defense. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage a diverse caseload with independence and confidence.

✔️ Required Experience & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant litigation experience

  • Recent Illinois insurance defense experience (within the last 3 years)

  • Expertise in toxic tort, malpractice defense, subrogation, and general liability matters

  • Active Illinois law license; Indiana/Wisconsin licensure is a plus

  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

  • Familiarity with billing guidelines and requirements

📚 Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all phases of litigation, from initial case evaluation through trial prep

  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and reports

  • Conduct depositions, court appearances, and negotiations

  • Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and internal teams

  • Maintain billing compliance and meet productivity expectations

🤝 Why Apply?

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Opportunities for growth and professional development

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

📩 Interested? Let’s Connect!

Please reach out to Chelsey Haibeck for more information: 📧 chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com 📞 605.501.4307

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.