Payroll Lead (Hiring Immediately)

Jobot
Libertyville, IL
Toxic Tort/Asbestos Defense Litigation!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the Apply button and sending us your resume.
Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are working with a mid-size litigation firm in Chicago that handles a variety of both plaintiff & defense practice areas. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their defense team! This position will focus primarily on toxic tort/asbestos defense cases.

Location: Chicago, IL (Chicago Loop area)
Schedule: Monday-Friday; on-site
Base Salary: $100k-$150k/year + end of year bonus

Why join us?
  • NO billable hour requirement!
  • 401(k) with firm match
  • Health, dental, vision insurance

Job Details
  • Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, status calls, pretrials, and trials
  • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
  • Conduct thorough legal research and write briefs
  • Manage all aspects of written discovery
  • Prepare and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
  • Participate in mediations
  • Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
  • Review case materials and draft evaluations, status reports, and litigation updates
  • Assist in developing systems to manage deadlines and collaborate efficiently with other attorneys
  • Litigate and defend general and complex matters on both local and national levels
Qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active Illinois Bar membership (in good standing)
  • Civil Litigation Defense Experience: 5+ years
  • Defense Experience: 5+ years
  • Products Liability Experience: 4+ years
  • Deposition and discovery experience
  • Trial Experience: (Preferred)
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Experience
  • Additional Practice area experience: Personal injury, Civil Rights Litigation, Mass Torts, or Medical Malpractice (Preferred)
*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO [email protected] DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY*
1. How many years of experience do you have in civil litigation defense?
2. Do you have experience with product liability defense cases? If so, please elaborate!
3. Do you have experience with toxic tort/asbestos defense cases? If so, please elaborate!
4. Do you have trial experience? If so, please elaborate!
5. What other practice areas do you have experience in?
6. Can you work onsite in Chicago/Chicago Loop area?
7. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?
8. What base salary range are you targeting?

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Posted 2026-04-28

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