Associate Attorney - Aviation & Transportation

Role Description
We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 4 years of litigation experience to join our Aviation and Transportation Practice Group in our Chicago office at Willis Tower.

This role is ideal for a strong litigator with experience in products liability, transportation, or insurance defense litigation, who is interested in building a specialized practice in aviation and high-exposure matters.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
• Represent clients in aviation, transportation, and products liability matters involving personal injury, property damage, and commercial disputes
• Advise clients on regulatory, operational, and risk-related aviation issues, including familiarity with FAA regulations (or a willingness to learn)
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts for aviation-related transactions
• Participate in client meetings, depositions, hearings, and mediations (travel as required)

What We’re Looking For

• 4 years of civil litigation experience and an active Illinois bar license
• Background in products liability, transportation, or insurance defense
• Aviation or transportation experience, or a demonstrated interest, is a plus
• Some coverage experience preferred but not required
• Exceptional writing, analytical, and verbal communications skills
• Interest in developing a specialized practice within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of their work

What Sets This Role Apart

• Opportunity to build a distinct niche practice in aviation and products liability
• Earlier ownership of cases and workstreams, with increased visibility
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible partners
• Consistent exposure to complex, high-stakes litigation work
• Clear path for long-term growth and advancement

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Paid parental leave
• Gym Membership at Willis Tower

Interview Process Timeline

Application

Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter.

First Interview

Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute interview with the hiring manager(s).

Second Interview

Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm. You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person.

Offer

Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials.

The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.

Salary commensurate with experience 143000 - 153000 USD