<p>An established and highly respected defense firm is seeking a <strong>Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney</strong> to join its growing team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to build a long-term career with a firm known for its strong reputation, collaborative culture, and commitment to attorney development.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage workers' compensation matters from intake through resolution</li><li>Appear before workers' compensation commissions and related courts for hearings, trials, and appeals</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions, including examinations of medical experts and witnesses</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, reports, briefs, and other legal documents</li><li>Provide regular client communication and case updates</li><li>Maintain accurate case files and billing records</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a full-time Attorney to join a respected workers’ compensation defense law firm in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is suited to a lawyer who can manage active litigation matters while delivering practical counsel to employers, carriers, administrators, and self-insured organizations. The role offers meaningful courtroom and commission exposure, along with the chance to strengthen long-term client partnerships in a collaborative legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage workers’ compensation defense files through each stage of the matter, from initial review to final resolution.</li><li>Advocate for clients in proceedings before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and related appearances.</li><li>Take part in depositions, evidentiary hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions to advance case strategy.</li><li>Prepare, revise, and present motions, pleadings, briefs, and other case-related legal documents.</li><li>Assess claims and provide clients with clear legal guidance, risk analysis, and recommended next steps.</li><li>Coordinate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, insurance contacts, and expert witnesses to support case progress.</li><li>Maintain accurate case handling practices in line with firm billing standards and file management expectations.</li><li>Contribute to business development efforts by supporting client relationships and identifying opportunities for continued service.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, highly respected Chicago-based law firm seeking a <strong>Corporate Associate</strong> to join its growing business transactions practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions while maintaining a strong work-life balance in a collaborative and supportive environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters</li><li>Assist with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business restructurings</li><li>Draft and negotiate transaction documents and corporate agreements</li><li>Counsel clients on debt and equity offerings</li><li>Advise on entity formation, governance, and organizational structuring</li><li>Work directly with business owners, executives, investors, and private equity clients</li><li>Participate in all phases of complex corporate transactions from inception through closing</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Attorney/Lawyer to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal expertise and have a proven ability to handle complex casework efficiently. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse legal matters, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide legal counsel and representation in various civil litigation cases.<br>• Draft, review, and manage legal documents using document management software.<br>• Conduct case analysis and manage case files using case management tools.<br>• Prepare briefs and other legal documentation for court proceedings.<br>• Handle complaints and claims administration with professionalism and attention to detail.<br>• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored legal solutions.<br>• Advise on consumer electronics-related legal matters when required.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations in all casework.<br>• Utilize software tools like Adobe Acrobat to enhance document processing and review.<br>• Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in laws and regulations.
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a busy defense practice in Palos Heights, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone in litigation who is confident preparing written advocacy, analyzing legal issues, and managing defense matters in both state and federal venues. The role focuses on civil litigation work with an emphasis on insurance defense, and offers the opportunity to contribute to cases involving municipalities and law enforcement-related matters.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare persuasive briefs, motions, and summary judgment filings for civil litigation matters.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and apply findings to support defense strategies and case development.<br>• Manage discovery-related tasks, including reviewing records, organizing evidence, and assisting with responses.<br>• Support attorneys with trial preparation by assembling materials, outlining arguments, and coordinating case documentation.<br>• Handle defense files involving insurance-related claims and other civil disputes from a litigation perspective.<br>• Work on matters pending in federal court and Cook County Circuit Court, ensuring filings and procedures meet court requirements.<br>• Provide case status support when court appearances are needed, including attending routine updates or procedural hearings.<br>• Contribute to matters involving municipalities, police departments, and related federal civil rights issues when applicable.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a nationally respected, full-service law firm to identify an experienced <strong>Litigation Partner/Member</strong> for its growing Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for a sophisticated commercial litigator who is looking to grow their practice on a strong platform while handling complex, high-level disputes in state and federal courts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a highly respected Midwestern law firm with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture</li><li>Strong platform and resources to support the growth of your practice</li><li>Flexible hybrid work environment</li><li>Reasonable annual billable requirement of 1,650 hours</li><li>Opportunity to help shape and grow the firm's commercial litigation presence in Chicago</li><li>Competitive compensation and multiple bonus opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Represent businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters in Illinois state and federal courts</li><li>Lead cases through all phases of litigation, including case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, trial, and appeal</li><li>Develop and execute litigation strategies aligned with clients' business objectives</li><li>Draft and oversee substantive litigation work product, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery</li><li>Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and serve as lead counsel in hearings and proceedings</li><li>Counsel clients on litigation risk, strategy, and dispute resolution</li><li>Mentor and develop junior attorneys</li><li>Collaborate across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions</li><li>Contribute to business development efforts and continued growth of the litigation practice</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is seeking a full‑time Attorney to join a growing legal team based in Naperville, Illinois. This role focuses on both litigation and transactional matters supporting condominium and homeowner associations and offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in community association law. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation and trial experience, particularly within Cook County, and the ability to manage matters independently.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle litigation matters related to condominium and homeowner associations, including court appearances, depositions, and trial preparation</li><li>Draft legal documents such as motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses</li><li>Represent and advocate for community associations, property managers, and insurers</li><li>Manage cases from inception through resolution with minimal supervision</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategy and arguments</li><li>Collaborate directly with clients to understand objectives and deliver practical legal solutions</li><li>Appear in Cook County courts and demonstrate strong written and oral advocacy skills</li><li>Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution efforts</li><li>Apply knowledge of insurance defense litigation practices as appropriate</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards</li></ul>
We are looking for a part time, experienced Commercial Attorney to support a high-volume portfolio of business agreements in Schaumburg, Illinois. This Contract position will partner closely with procurement and sales stakeholders, providing practical legal guidance that helps the business move forward while managing risk. The role is well suited for an attorney who is comfortable handling commercial contract matters independently and can also contribute on select employment-related issues as needed. <br> Responsibilities: • Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements that support day-to-day business operations and customer relationships. • Advise procurement and sales teams on contract terms, risk exposure, and legal considerations tied to supplier and commercial transactions. • Prepare and revise key documents such as sales contracts, purchasing agreements, vendor terms, purchase orders, logistics arrangements, master sales agreements, and distribution contracts. • Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve contractual issues, clarify obligations, and support timely completion of business deals. • Provide legal input on occasional human resources matters, escalating complex issues when appropriate. • Identify areas of legal or commercial risk within proposed agreements and recommend practical solutions aligned with business objectives. • Support contract-related process improvements and help maintain consistency in legal documentation and negotiation approaches. • Work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to manage priorities, deadlines, and agreement turnaround expectations. <br> The pay range for this position is 50 to 60. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. <br> Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a third-party specialty insurance company located in downtown Chicago who is seeking to hire a <strong>Claims Attorney</strong> with at least 2-3+ years of experience handling insurance claims. This third-party specialty insurance company handles complex environmental, asbestos, and other latent type insurance claims. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience with environmental, asbestos, and insurance defense or coverage claims. Salary for this role is paying between <strong>$90-105K plus a 5% annual bonus</strong> while working on a <strong>40-hour work week</strong>. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including M/D/V, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. This position will work on a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period. If you're looking to take your career in-house and get away from billable requirements, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Claims Attorney Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Analyze, investigate, and evaluate new loss notices and claim tenders.</li><li>Partner with policy search teams to locate copies of alleged coverage, as appropriate.</li><li>Timely assess and position claims under applicable primary, umbrella, and excess policies.</li><li>Coordinate the retention of defense counsel in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and align defense strategies with insureds, defense counsel, and participating carriers.</li><li>Proactively manage claim resolution, including active participation in mediations within assigned settlement authority.</li><li>Collaborate with the reinsurance team to provide notice of new claims, updates on existing matters, and responses to reinsurer inquiries.</li><li>Work closely with in‑house Legal and management to manage declaratory judgment actions, including strategy development, settlement valuation, and approval of settlement authority.</li><li>Partner in establishing and maintaining appropriate claim reserves.</li><li>Ensure timely processing of payments, including accurate allocation across applicable policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate and thorough claim documentation in accordance with established guidelines and systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized boutique law firm that's seeking a <strong>Litigation Attorney</strong> with 3-5+ years of civil litigation experience to join their team. This firms specializes in the areas of complex civil litigation, including professional liability, construction disputes, product liability, insurance defense, insurance coverage, serious personal injury, and wrongful death. The ideal candidate should have handled multiple aspects of civil litigation including experience taking and defending depositions, drafting pleadings and motions, trial preparation, and legal research. This position is paying between <strong>$130-160K plus an annual bonus</strong> and phenomenal benefits including medical (100% of cost covered by firm) dental, vision, 401k + match, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. In addition, the position will be working on a very <strong>flexible hybrid WFH schedule</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Analyze insurance policies and factual records to prepare clear, well-supported coverage opinions and recommendations.</li><li>Manage litigation matters involving insurance coverage and civil defense issues from initial case assessment through resolution.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses in contested matters.</li><li>Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal filings for court proceedings and case strategy.</li><li>Oversee discovery activities, including written discovery, document review, and case development planning.</li><li>Represent clients in hearings, motion arguments, and other litigation-related proceedings as needed.</li><li>Assist with trial readiness by organizing evidence, preparing witnesses, and supporting overall case presentation.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and clients on claims involving construction, casualty, liability, civil rights, personal injury, and wrongful death matters.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>How to Apply:</u></strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>A respected boutique litigation firm focused exclusively on commercial and business disputes is seeking an <strong>Associate Attorney</strong> with 3-5+ years of litigation experience to join its practice. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex litigation matters, a strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle, and the ability to manage cases through all phases of dispute resolution. This position offers significant client contact, substantive responsibility, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated business litigation matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Represent clients in a broad range of commercial and business litigation matters, including contract disputes, partnership and LLC disputes, shareholder disputes, and other business-related conflicts</li><li>Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal</li><li>Draft, review, and argue motions, briefs, pleadings, subpoenas, notices of filing, and other litigation-related documents</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda on complex litigation issues</li><li>Propound and respond to written discovery, manage document production, and conduct document review</li><li>Take and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation</li><li>Develop case strategy and collaborate with partners on litigation matters</li><li>Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences</li><li>Maintain frequent communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy</li><li>Accurately record billable time and comply with firm billing and timekeeping requirements using CLIO or similar practice management software</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation & Benefits</u></strong></p><ul><li>Base salary: <strong>$150,000 - $200,000 </strong></li><li>Discretionary Annual Bonus</li><li>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + match, PTO, and more</li><li><strong>Flexible Hybrid WFH schedule</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>How to Apply:</u></strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a well-respected, regional law firm in Chicago who is seeking to hire a <strong>Litigation Partner</strong> with at least <strong>7-12+ years of experience</strong> to join their team. This role will focus primarily on representing school districts, community colleges, municipalities, and other public entities in litigating public sector liability claims and defending civil rights, employment and tort claims. Our client offers a highly flexible work-from-home policy of <strong>3 days per week WFH</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle complex litigation matters independently while exercising strong legal judgment and limited supervision</li><li>Conduct in-depth legal research on challenging issues and translate findings into practical case strategy</li><li>Prepare persuasive memoranda, motions, briefs, and other written submissions for courts, arbitrators, and clients</li><li>Review contracts and other legal records, identify key risks, and recommend revisions or strategic next steps</li><li>Lead discovery efforts, including the collection, review, and use of electronically stored information and paper records</li><li>Represent clients during negotiations, settlement discussions, and other efforts to resolve disputes efficiently</li><li>Take and defend depositions as part of developing and advancing litigation strategy</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><u>Base salary</u>: <strong>$200,000–$280,000+</strong></li><li>Strong annual bonus potential</li><li><u>Benefits</u>: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) + 3% safe harbor contribution, PTO, Life Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability, monthly cell phone stipend ($60/month), ARDC dues coverage, yearly association membership allocation ($600/year), and more</li><li><u>Flexible hybrid work schedule</u>:<strong> 3 days WFH / 2 days in-office per week</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>How to Apply:</u></strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert - VP, Recruiting Manager - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a national law firm that's seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of experience of civil litigation to join their team. This firm represents domestic and foreign air carrier and aerospace manufacturers with bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial, insurance and reinsurance disputes. In this role, you will defend insurers and insureds against claims in commercial transportation, maritime/admiralty, auto, premises liability, subrogation and product liability matters. The ideal candidate should have strong writing skills with experience drafting pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and experience with state and federal courts. This position is paying between $130-165K, based on experience level, plus an annual bonus and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k + 3% profit share, 3 weeks of PTO, and more. </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
We are looking for an experienced Estate Planning Attorney to guide individuals and families through important decisions about protecting their assets, honoring their wishes, and preparing for the future. This position focuses on creating tailored estate plans, advising clients on trusts and probate matters, and translating complex legal concepts into practical guidance. The role is based in Saint Charles, Illinois, and offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and allied professionals to build thoughtful, legally sound plans.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Meet with clients to evaluate family circumstances, financial holdings, and long-term objectives in order to develop personalized estate planning strategies.<br>• Prepare and revise wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and related legal documents with accuracy and attention to client intent.<br>• Advise clients on approaches that help preserve wealth, reduce tax exposure, and support orderly transfer of assets.<br>• Review existing estate plans and recommend updates when life events, financial changes, or legal developments affect prior documents.<br>• Explain estate planning, trust administration, and probate issues in clear terms so clients can make informed decisions.<br>• Coordinate with accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to align legal planning with broader financial goals.<br>• Represent clients in probate proceedings and related court matters when estate administration requires formal legal action.<br>• Monitor changes in statutes, regulations, and case law to ensure estate plans remain compliant and effective.<br>• Identify potential disputes, administrative concerns, or distribution challenges and develop solutions to reduce future risk.