Assistant Counsel, Torts Defense & Trials

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); Ibrido; USD 88.000 - 154.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the Torts Division. This attorney will handle civil defense litigation, including discovery, motion practice, expert retention and depositions, hearings and jury trials. Depending on experience, duties may focus on personal injury or medical malpractice defense.

Qualified candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Illinois Bar admission (or eligibility on motion).

Competenze

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion) in good standing with the state bar.
• Strong research and writing capabilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and workflow in a team setting.

Mansioni

• Engage in civil defense litigation and trial practice.
• Participate in discovery, motions practice, and hearings.
• Retain and depose medical and other experts as needed.
• Participate in hearings and jury trials.
• Make recommendations and participate in settlement negotiations.
• Work in personal injury or medical malpractice defense depending on division needs.

Conoscenze

Litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Effective communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Formazione

Juris Doctor

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the Torts Division. This attorney will handle civil defense litigation, including discovery, motion practice, expert retention and depositions, hearings and jury trials. Depending on experience, duties may focus on personal injury or medical malpractice defense.

Qualified candidates have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and Illinois Bar admission (or eligibility on motion).