Law Clerk

Chubb in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a motivated Law Clerk to support employment law attorneys in Chicago. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting documents, and assisting with case preparation, providing a great opportunity for practical experience in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Superior legal writing skills required.
• Experience in legal research and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and document review.
• Manage case files and stay updated on legal changes.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Collaboration

Job description

The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is seeking a Law Clerk to join the House Counsel team in Chicago, IL. This position will provide crucial support to our employment law attorneys by conducting legal research and drafting agency position statements for cases pending at federal, state, and local human rights agencies; and preparing pleadings and discovery in state and federal courts. The Law Clerk will also have an opportunity for direct client contact to assist in case preparation and analysis. This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with superior legal writing skills interested in gaining practical experience within a dynamic legal environment.

The law clerk will be responsible for performing critical functions such as:

1. Perform in-depth legal research and identify relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
2. Prepare legal documents such as position statements, memos, briefs, contracts, pleadings, and motions, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to legal standards.
3. Assist attorneys with preparing and reviewing legal documents, including appeals, petitions, and settlement agreements.
4. Manage and maintain case files, databases, and documentation, ensuring easy retrieval and secure storage of information.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to gather information, data, and provide updates related to legal cases, contributing to well-informed decisions and strategies.
6. Stay current with changes in laws, regulations, and legal precedents that could impact ongoing cases or legal strategies.
7. Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including scheduling, correspondence, and file organization.

ABOUT US

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise, and local operations globally.

At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop, and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.