Associate

Swanson Martin & Bell LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to handle a wide range of cases, including commercial litigation, product liability, toxic tort, class-action and medical malpractice.

The ideal candidate will manage case workups, draft key motions, develop written discovery and participate in depositions and court proceedings; trial and appellate experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in litigation, with exposure to commercial, product liability, toxic tort, class action and medical malpractice.
• Strong case management, motion drafting, discovery and deposition skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and presentation abilities.
• Ability to develop new opportunities and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage case workups and strategy for assigned matters.
• Draft critical motions and pleadings, and respond to discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in court proceedings.
• Support trial and appellate activities as needed.

Skills

Case management

Motions drafting

Discovery writing

Depositions

Court proceedings

Trial experience

Appellate experience

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Description

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLPis seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience. Specifically, we are interested in candidates for ourChicagolocation to litigate in a variety of practice areas, including commercial litigation, product liability, toxic tort, class-action and mass tort, and medical malpractice.

About Us

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a nationally recognized litigation firm with seven offices and more than 140 attorneys. The firm is dedicated to resolving complex and contested matters for our clients across the country. Joining our firm will provide candidates with real-world litigation experience and mentorship from top trial attorneys. We aim to provide the right fit for your growing practice and aspirations, offering an energetic and collegial work environment and regular training for your professional growth. We always seek outstanding lawyers with wide-ranging backgrounds to complement our strengths and be part of the firm’s future endeavors.

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have overall case management experience, including drafting critical motions, developing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in court proceedings.Trial and appellate experience are also valued.Possessing excellent academic credentials and immaculate presentation skills. This attorney can maintain strong relationships with the firm's existing client base and an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue new opportunities in expanding practice areas.

The anticipated salary will range between $110,000 and $160,000, commensurate with the candidate’s background and years of experience.Other income opportunities include the availability of discretionary profit-sharing contributions, typically made on an annual basis, and a merit-based discretionary bonus.