Partner/Unit Lead (General Liability)

Overview

Partner/Practice Unit Lead in ChicagoPosition Overview:Kelley Kronenberg is seeking an experienced Partner with a portable book of business to join our growing General Liability department in Chicago. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity for a driven attorney to not only lead their own team, but to help shape the identity and strategic direction of our Chicago practice. Your voice will carry real weight as we build something lasting in one of the country's top legal markets.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a Team: Manage and mentor your own team while partnering with General Liability department leadership to drive collective growth in Chicago.
• Shape the Practice: As an early leader in our Chicago expansion, you'll have meaningful input into how the practice is built — from culture and hiring to client strategy and market positioning.
• Grow Your Practice: Bring and expand your book of business, supported by Kelley Kronenberg's dedicated Business Development and Marketing teams.
• Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor on complex general liability matters, delivering exceptional service and developing new business opportunities.
• Collaborate Firm-Wide: Align with the Chair of General Liability to leverage national resources and contribute to the firm's broader strategic objectives.

What We're Looking For:

• Licensed attorney with 5+ years of General Liability experience
• Portable book of business and strong client relationships
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine interest in helping build and define a practice
• Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team environment

Why Kelley Kronenberg?

• A Seat at the Table: This isn't a role where decisions have already been made — you'll be a foundational voice in defining how our Chicago General Liability practice grows, operates, and competes in the market.
• Non-Traditional Compensation: Profit-sharing model that rewards your performance and client service
• Built-In Support: In-house Business Development, Marketing, and Talent Acquisition teams ready to support your growth from day one
• Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, generous PTO, and retirement planning
• Inclusive Culture: A forward-thinking firm committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Compensation: $200,000–$250,000, based on experience, location, and qualifications. Eligible for profit-sharing.

All inquiries kept strictly confidential. Kelley Kronenberg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills.
- Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other necessary legal documents.
- Conduct depositions and examinations under oath.
- Negotiate on clients’ behalf at mediation and for settlement issues.
- Independently evaluate and identify potential exposure and risks associated with cases.
- Collaborate with litigation adjusters, administrative personnel, and claims personnel in order to obtain identified goals.
- Fully and effectively utilize available technology.
- Timely complete required litigation and administrative tasks including management of staff.
- Travel throughout the state as required to meet business needs and marketing functions.
- Ability to handle cases from inception through trial.