Associate Attorney 3

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Associate Attorney 3 at Litchfield Cavo LLP

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm that was founded in 1998 on the principle that client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide.

The Chicago, IL office is growing and actively seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney interested in growing their career among our team of staff and attorneys. The firm values and fosters open and honest communication, and acts with integrity and professionalism.

### Job Description
Litchfield Cavo seeks a highly-motivated associate attorney with a minimum of four years’ licensure. Class action or commercial litigation experience preferred but not required. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending class action matters throughout the United States for various clients within a forward-thinking firm. Position involves heavy writing and legal analysis.

#### Skills and Abilities
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
- Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Possess strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
- Ability to move from case to case; and,
- Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.

#### Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include handling a substantial caseload of class action commercial litigation. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:
- Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
- Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
- Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
- Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
- Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; and,
- Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.

The firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.

#### Compensation and Benefits
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

## Job Summary
Litchfield Cavo LLP is looking for an experienced and highly-motivated Litigation Attorney to join their team in the Chicago, IL office. The individual must have a minimum of four years’ licensure and experience in class action or commercial litigation is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to become part of a dynamic team of lawyers defending class action matters throughout the United States for various clients. The position involves heavy writing and legal analysis and the individual must possess strong legal research and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills.

## Responsibilities
- Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda;
- Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
- Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
- Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
- Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence; and,
- Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.

## Benefits
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The firm also provides an experienced support staff, current technology, and ongoing training as well as full-time IT and marketing departments.

## Equal Opportunity
Litchfield Cavo LLP supports and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.

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Competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package

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Strong legal research and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail; superb organization and prioritization skills; knowledge of both state and federal court procedures

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Qualification and Experience Minimum of four years’ licensure

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