Litigation Attorney (Specialty Lines Defense)

Downey & Lenkov LLC • Illinois, Chicago, United States • Posted June 19, 2026

Location Illinois, Chicago
Job Type Permanent
Category Legal
Posted June 19, 2026
Job Description Job Description

Lateral Partner/Senior Associate Attorney - Specialty Lines Defense


We are seeking a lateral partner or 5-7 year associate attorney based in Northwest Indiana or Illinois with substantial experience handling Directors & Officers (D&O) and/or Errors & Omissions (E&O) matters.

The ideal candidate will manage a varied caseload of specialty line matters, including D&O, E&O and Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims, as well as complex and high-exposure defense litigation involving personal injury and construction defect claims.

Candidates should possess strong litigation, case management and client communication skills, with the ability to independently manage files and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant litigation experience or established portable practice
  • Significant experience handling D&O and/or E&O matters
  • Expe...

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