Litigation Attorney (EPL / Employment Practices Liability) - Hybrid Remote, Chicago

About the role

Litigation Attorney (EPL / Employment Practices Liability) – Hybrid Remote / Chicago – Established firm.

Responsibilities

• Defend a varied caseload of professional lines matters with an Employment Practices Liability (EPL) focus.
• Handle all phases of litigation from inception through resolution — pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Defend insurers, employers, professionals, insurance brokers and agents, real estate brokers, condominiums, and HOAs against claims arising under EPL, D&O, and E&O policies.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and exposure and provide strategic guidance to insurance carriers and insured clients on case strategy, settlement, and resolution.
• Prepare detailed client reports and carrier communications with clarity and precision.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of insurance defense experience — professional lines focus required.
• Illinois Bar Admission required.
• Defense side only — no plaintiff, no in-house, no carrier-side candidates.
• Federal court experience a plus.

Skills

• Strong written communication skills — carrier reporting is a core function of this role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, matching 401(k).
• Unlimited PTO with 40‑hour credit, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Monthly stipend covering cellphone, CLE, travel, association membership, and related expenses.
• Partnership track — genuine path to ownership for the right candidate.
• Opportunity for business development and client sharing in a mid‑sized established firm.

Pay

Base salary range: $150,000 – $180,000 per year + bonuses.

Schedule

Hybrid remote — 2 days onsite per week.