Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Chicago, IL office to join the insurance coverage practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in insurance coverage litigation, with a preference for first-party coverage expertise.

Duties

• Manage a thriving insurance coverage practice with cases throughout the Midwest.
• Handle defense and prosecution of coverage matters from inception through trial.
• Draft substantive legal motions in state and federal courts.
• Conduct 30(b)(6) depositions and examinations under oath.
• Provide oversight and advice on property insurance appraisals.

Requirements

• Licensure in Illinois and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Minimum of four years of law licensure and three years of insurance coverage experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to provide writing samples, including deposition transcripts and motions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Illinois.

Skills

• Proficient in legal writing and research.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage files and report directly to clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Matching 401K and profit-sharing program.
• Opportunities for learning, training, and mentoring.

Servicing clients and servicing them well is this firm's mottoand it shows. If you want close contact with clients, challenging work and complex cases, this is the firm for you. Founded by two talented partners who left large law firm practice with the goal of providing better service to their clients, this firm specializes in civil defense litigation services, ranging from medical malpractice to employment litigation and workers' compensation. Clients flock to this firm to receive high quality legal services at reasonable rates. You'll always be assured a full plate of work in this environment built on quality and service.