Litigation Attorney – Mentorship & Growth in Diverse Dockets

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP with HSA

PPO Medical Insurance

Telehealth program

Nurse line

Mail order prescriptions

Maternity care program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Voluntary life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Vacation/PTO

Sick time

401(k) Plan

Qualified Transportation Benefits

Job summary

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to support clients in the Madison County, IL region. The ideal candidate will operate from our Chicago office and handle cases across product liability, toxic tort, class-action and mass tort, and medical malpractice.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized litigation practice.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have overall case management experience, including drafting critical motions, developing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in court proceedings.
• Trial and appellate experience are valued.
• Excellent academic credentials and immaculate presentation skills are expected.
• Maintain strong client relationships with an entrepreneurial mindset to pursue new opportunities in expanding practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Litigate in a variety of practice areas including product liability, toxic tort, class-action and mass tort, and medical malpractice.
• Manage case load and coordinate discovery, filings, and court appearances.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; take and defend depositions.
• Collaborate with partners to represent clients effectively and grow the firm’s practice areas.

Skills

Case management

Motions drafting

Depositions

Trial experience

Job description

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to support clients in the Madison County, IL region. The ideal candidate will operate from our Chicago office and handle cases across product liability, toxic tort, class-action and mass tort, and medical malpractice.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a nationally recognized litigation practice.