Associate Attorney

Cassiday Schade LLP; United States; In loco; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Cassiday Schade LLP in Chicago is seeking an associate attorney with up to three years of experience in any area of law. Licensed to practice in Illinois, you will join a team of over 100 attorneys who value legal acumen, collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity and professionalism.

You will handle drafting, discovery, depositions, client communications, and court appearances, while contributing to a demanding and professional environment in which teamwork and discretion are

Competenze

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and courtroom poise.

Mansioni

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; manage a substantive caseload.
• Perform a variety of complex legal work with substantial discretion and minimal direction.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strumenti

Lexis

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Cassiday Schade LLP is actively seeking an associate attorney for its Chicago Office with up to three years of experience in any area of law. The individual must be dedicated, highly motivated, and interested in practicing among our team of more than 100 attorneys who value legal acumen, collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity and professionalism. Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.

Responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.
• Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision.

Requirements

Candidates must:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skill and navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Company Description

Company Description:

ABOUT CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP

Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures. With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long-term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.