Senior Toxic Tort Of Counsel | Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 190.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Zusammenfassung

Wilson Elser’s Chicago office seeks a Toxic Tort Of Counsel Attorney to handle complex talc, silicosis, asbestos, and related matters within a collaborative, national firm. The attorney will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft essential pleadings, and appear at hearings while maintaining client contact and status updates.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Illinois admission, and 8+ years of toxic tort experience, including discovery and pretrial motions.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Illinois.
• 8+ years of toxic tort litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in asbestos, talc, silicosis, or related toxic tort matters.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.

Aufgaben

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Kenntnisse

Toxic tort litigation

Court appearances

Discovery drafting

Cross-examination

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Ausbildung

ABA-accredited JD

Jobbeschreibung

Wilson Elser’s Chicago office seeks a Toxic Tort Of Counsel Attorney to handle complex talc, silicosis, asbestos, and related matters within a collaborative, national firm. The attorney will manage cases from inception to resolution, draft essential pleadings, and appear at hearings while maintaining client contact and status updates.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Illinois admission, and 8+ years of toxic tort experience, including discovery and pretrial motions.