Senior Trial Attorney – Hybrid Workers’ Comp Defense

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 133 000 - 185 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Professional development support

Resumo da oferta

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to defend a wide range of workers' compensation cases from inception to resolution. The role is hybrid: two days onsite and three days remote with travel for court appearances and depositions.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years of Illinois workers’ compensation experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and proven trial, research, writing, and analytical skills.

Qualificações

• Extensive litigation experience (7+ years for the Trial Attorney; 15+ years for the Senior Trial Attorney).
• Minimum 7+ years of Illinois workers’ compensation experience.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong trial, research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Independently represent clients in workers’ compensation matters before the court.
• Develop and execute defense strategies based on legal and factual analysis.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage all aspects of litigation, including trials and appeals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Provide timely legal advice and case updates.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Ensure efficient and timely resolution of assigned cases.
• Assist in developing training materials and presenting to internal teams.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• Travel (approximately 20%) as needed for court appearances, depositions, and meetings.
• Stay current with legal developments through continuing education.

Conhecimentos

Trial skills

Client communication

Legal research

Strategic defense

Litigation management

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Ferramentas

Legal case management systems

Office software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Senior Trial Attorney to defend a wide range of workers' compensation cases from inception to resolution. The role is hybrid: two days onsite and three days remote with travel for court appearances and depositions.

The successful candidate will have 15+ years of Illinois workers’ compensation experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and proven trial, research, writing, and analytical skills.