Associate Attorney with 2-7 years of experience in civil litigation

Chicago office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks associate attorney with 2-7 years of experience in civil litigation. The candidate will be handling a full caseload involving a variety of areas, including general liability, medical malpractice, construction negligence, and transportation. Will draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and legal memoranda. Prepare and respond to written discovery. Conduct legal research; take and defend depositions. Review client documents, draft case evaluations, and prepare status report correspondence. Assist with and participate in mediations, pre-trial settlement conferences, and court appearances; and interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff. Must have experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and handling all aspects of the discovery process. Must be proficient with Lexis, MS Office, and Teams. Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

The candidate should demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills. Must proactively work both independently and as part of a team. Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The firm offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for growth and professional development.

This is a litigation firm with a broad base of practice areas.