Accident Defense Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Life and disability insurance

Family care leave

401k/profit sharing retirement package

Pet insurance

Hybrid work schedule with office and remote work flexibility

Firm-provided computer and accessory equipment for remote work

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an attorney in Chicago with 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation, focusing on Highway Accident, Wrongful Death, and Personal Injury Defense Litigation.

This position involves written discovery, research, depositions, court appearances, and preparing legal strategies. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor degree and be admitted to the Illinois bar, with a preference for experience in transportation and personal injury claims.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, a hybrid work schedule, and a 401k retirement package.

Qualifications

• Admittance to the Illinois bar.
• 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in the transportation industry or defending personal injury, property damage, or subrogation claims preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct written discovery and research.
• Analyze cases and prepare legal strategies.
• Participate in depositions and court appearances.
• Draft and file briefs and motions.

Skills

Strong analytical and research skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency in legal research tools and software

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney with 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation for an associate position in its Highway Accident, Wrongful Death, and Personal Injury Defense Litigation practice in Chicago, Illinois. The attorney will engage in all phases of written discovery, research and case analysis, depositions, court appearances, and briefing and motion practice in state and federal court.

Duties

• Conduct written discovery and research.
• Analyze cases and prepare legal strategies.
• Participate in depositions and court appearances.
• Draft and file briefs and motions.

Requirements

• Admittance to the Illinois bar.
• 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in the transportation industry or defending personal injury, property damage, or subrogation claims preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Family care leave.
• 401k/profit sharing retirement package.
• Pet insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule with office and remote work flexibility.
• Firm-provided computer and accessory equipment for remote work.