Trial Attorney

Kanner & Pintaluga; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Paid time off, holidays, bereavement,

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews

Job summary

Kanner & Pintaluga is seeking an attorney to ensure clients receive excellent care and results. You will meet with clients, discuss cases, and communicate with insurance companies about status, demands, and offers. You should be prepared to prepare cases for trial and try them if needed.

The position requires a JD, 6+ years of litigation experience, and Illinois Bar admission; bilingual skills are a plus and strong negotiation and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• 6+ years of litigation experience.
• 5+ jury trials as first chair preferred.
• Member of the Illinois Bar and in good standing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to discuss their case and build trust.
• Update clients and communicate with insurance companies about status, demands, and offers.
• Prepare the case for trial, and try the case if needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Team-oriented

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favourable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

Position Summary

In this role, you will see that our clients receive the best care and obtain excellent results. Attorneys are expected to meet with clients to discuss their case, show compassion and empathy, and demonstrate an ability to earn their trust, confidence, and respect. They will also update clients and communicate with insurance companies from time to time regarding the status of claims, demands, and offers. In addition, the Attorney should be able to prepare the case for trial and try the case if needed.

Requirements & Skills

• Full-time
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• 6 or more years of litigation experience
• 5 or more jury trials as first chair preferred
• Member of the Illinois Bar and in good standing
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Experience in knowing how to evaluate claims, etc.
• Superb negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work independently in an office environment
• Team-oriented

Firm Benefits

Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

E-Verify

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