Associate Attorney

Studnicka & Poulakidas, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Studnicka & Poulakidas, LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced attorney to join our litigation team. Work directly with clients, consultants and experts, handling depositions, court appearances and inspections. Salary commensurate with experience; competitive benefits.

We focus on defense of complex transportation and premises liability claims, often involving wrongful death and catastrophic injuries. Candidates at all experience levels are welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience in defense litigation and complex claims.
• Handle depositions, court appearances and discovery.
• Coordinate expert witnesses and medical record analysis.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from investigation through discovery and trial prep.
• Respond to emergencies and work with clients and consultants.
• Analyze medical records and coordinate expert witnesses.
• Attend court appearances and take depositions.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Client communication

Trial prep

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

We are a busy Chicago-based boutique defense firm seeking an experienced attorney to join our litigation team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled associate to work directly with clients, consultants and experts, and handle depositions, court appearances and inspections. Salary commensurate with experience; competitive benefits.

We focus on primarily on the defense of complex transportation and premises liability claims, often involving wrongful death and catastrophic injuries. We are considering all levels of experience.

We’re looking for an attorney who wants to:

• Handle new cases from initial investigation through discovery and trial preparation
• Respond on an emergency basis to serious accidents, working directly with clients and defense consultants
• Analyze medical records for client reports/opinion letters and coordinate the work of expert witnesses
• Cover regular court appearances and take depositions