Attorney needed for Chicago office

Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking an Attorney who will be responsible for supporting all aspects of litigation, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research and analysis, reviewing and summarizing discovery documents, participating in hearings, trials, and depositions, and working collaboratively with clients and colleagues to meet clients' needs and achieve successful outcomes.

Duties:

• Support all aspects of litigation
• Draft legal documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Review and summarize discovery documents
• Participate in hearings, trials, and depositions
• Work collaboratively with clients and colleagues

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in Illinois
• 1-3 years of litigation experience as an Associate Attorney in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation and procedure, including experience drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Familiarity with legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw) and the ability to effectively research and analyze legal issues and develop sound legal strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• License to practice law in Illinois

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of civil litigation and procedure
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Familiarity with legal research tools (e.g. LexisNexis, Westlaw)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects

Established over six decades ago, this law firm specializes in defensive cases. Their areas of practice include appellate, workers' compensation, professional liability, municipal law, employment law, and bodily injury claims. Their offices are located in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois.