Associate Attorney

Distinct | North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America’s Chicago office seeks an associate attorney to handle general liability, premises liability, construction accident and product liability matters. The role emphasizes developing case strategy and managing litigation from depositions through motions.

The ideal candidate is an Illinois admitted attorney with experience in discovery, substantive motion practice, and direct communication with insurers and insured clients, seeking greater responsibility in litigation

Qualifications

• Illinois admitted attorney with experience managing discovery and substantive motion practice.
• Experience taking plaintiff and witness depositions.
• Experience communicating with insurers and insured clients.
• Experience handling general liability, premises liability, construction and product liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Developing case strategy for each matter.
• Taking plaintiff and witness depositions.
• Working with experts to build the record.
• Drafting dispositive motions and preparing matters for mediation and trial.
• Direct communication with insurers and insured clients.

Skills

Case strategy

Deposition experience

Discovery management

Motion practice

Client communication

Job description

For an attorney who has taken the depositions, handled the discovery and written the motions, the next step should bring greater influence over case strategy.

A Chicago insurance defense practice is seeking an associate to handle general liability, premises liability, construction accident and product liability matters.

Responsibilities include developing case strategy, taking plaintiff and witness depositions, working with experts, drafting dispositive motions and preparing matters for mediation and trial. The role also involves direct communication with insurers and insured clients.

The position would suit an Illinois admitted attorney with experience managing discovery and substantive motion practice, seeking greater responsibility for litigation decisions and client relationships.

A compelling opportunity for an associate whose workload has grown faster than their opportunities for progression.