Attorney - Early Career

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated office space

Case management support

Proprietary AI tools for drafting

Professional development opportunities

Legal expense support

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago, IL is seeking an early career attorney to manage a high-volume caseload, engage with clients, and advocate in trials. The position offers a supportive environment with innovative resources to enhance practice efficiency.

Responsibilities include handling roughly 150 cases monthly, maintaining proactive client communication, conducting depositions, drafting and replying to motions, and leading mediations; opportunities to serve as lead counsel in jury trials.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law; trial advocacy and/or moot court experience preferred.
• Active and in good standing with the local State Bar; multiple state bar admissions preferred.
• JD degree required and bar admission.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 150 cases, with around 50 in active litigation monthly.
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients.
• Conduct depositions, draft and respond to motions, and lead mediations.
• Serve as lead counsel in jury trials.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Client communication

Caseload management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an early career attorney in Chicago, IL. The role involves managing a high-volume caseload, engaging with clients, and advocating in trials. The firm offers a supportive environment with innovative resources to enhance practice efficiency.

Duties

• Manage approximately 150 cases, with around 50 in active litigation monthly.
• Maintain proactive and transparent communication with clients.
• Conduct depositions, draft and respond to motions, and lead mediations.
• Serve as lead counsel in jury trials.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law; trial advocacy and/or moot court experience preferred.
• Active and in good standing with the local State Bar; multiple state bar admissions preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate case strategies.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal acumen and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.
• Proficient in client engagement and communication.

Benefits

• Dedicated office space with case management support.
• Access to proprietary AI software for demand letter drafting.
• Expedited medical records retrieval through in-house services.
• Comprehensive professional development opportunities.
• Financial support for legal expenses incurred during cases.