Associate Attorney

Illinois State Bar Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

We are a busy Chicago-based boutique defense firm seeking an experienced attorney to join our litigation team. This role offers the chance to work directly with clients, consultants and experts and to handle depositions, court appearances and inspections.

Our focus is on defending complex transportation and premises liability claims, which often involve wrongful death and catastrophic injuries. We are considering all levels of experience and welcome strong candidates seeking growth in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Experience in civil defense litigation and complex cases preferred.
• Strong analytical reading of medical records and expert coordination.
• Ability to manage discovery, depositions and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handle new cases from investigation through discovery and trial prep.
• Respond on emergency basis to serious accidents, coordinating with clients and consultants.
• Analyze medical records for client reports and coordinate expert witnesses.
• Cover court appearances and take depositions.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition

Client communication

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