Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in professional liability, employment, medical malpractice, commercial transportation, and general casualty defense. The ideal candidate will have appellate experience and hold an Illinois license, with additional licenses in Indiana and/or Wisconsin considered advantageous. The firm offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health care benefits, and retirement planning packages.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation in professional liability, employment, medical malpractice, commercial transportation, and general casualty defense cases
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and case preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and trials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on case strategy and client representation

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of litigation experience in professional liability, employment, medical malpractice, commercial transportation, and general casualty defense
• Appellate experience preferred
• Illinois license required; additional licenses in Indiana and/or Wisconsin preferred

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in Illinois; additional admissions in Indiana and/or Wisconsin preferred

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits offered:

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• Retirement planning packages, including a 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

This firm is headquartered in Chicago, but has offices in New York, New Jersey, and Southern California, and London. The firm also has affiliates in Paris, Rome, Brussels, and Dusseldorf. This firm has been in operation for eight decades, and they take great pride in their history of service and their hard work. This firm's culture is based upon the idea that client needs, both in the boardroom and the courtroom, are the biggest priority. The attorneys of this firm are experienced in a wide range of areas, offering several different areas of practice to their clients.