Associate Attorney

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Chicago seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of personal injury defense experience. Illinois licensure is required; Indiana admission is a plus. Candidates will handle a variety of nationwide personal injury matters for a forward-thinking firm and must submit a writing sample with the resume to be considered.

The firm offers a competitive compensation plan and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice Illinois courts.
• 2–3 years of personal injury defense experience.
• Admission to Indiana jurisdictions is a plus.
• Submission of writing sample with resume is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations, and status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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601 IL Partners Full Time Professional Chicago, IL, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1307

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with opportunities and a supportive environment in which to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The salary range of $105K - $120K is commensurate with experience for the 2 to 3 year attorney.

OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney

Our Chicago, IL office seeks a well-rounded and highly motivated Associate Attorney with at least 2-3 years of personal injury (nursing home experience preferred ) defense experience. Must be licensed to practice Illinois courts. Admissions to Indiana jurisdictions is a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of personal injury litigation matters for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm. Submission of writing sample solely authored by the candidate is required with resume to be considered for this position.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:

• proactively work independently and as part of a team;
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
• ability to move from case to case;
• knowledge of court procedures; and,
• proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include handling a variety different cases. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• draft, prepare, and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda;
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
• prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
• review client documents, draft case evaluations, and status report correspondence;
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances; and,
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

Litchfield Cavo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.