Lead Associate Attorney: Shape Case Strategy

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

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