Associate

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

It is the policy of Hawkins Parnell & Young not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Summary:

The Chicago office of the law firm Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking a highly-motivated litigation attorney with 2-4 years of experience to join their team. The attorney will primarily handle product liability, premises liability, and mass tort defense cases throughout Illinois, with the opportunity to join national litigation teams. The successful candidate must be licensed in Illinois, have strong academic credentials, and be willing to learn and collaborate with a dedicated and successful litigation team. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as opportunities for hybrid work arrangements. The attorney will be expected to work from the Chicago office during business hours and be able to travel as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews, and witness preparation
- Legal and factual research
- Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
- Attendance at depositions, hearings, and mediations
- Collaboration with national counsel teams and other attorneys within the firm's St. Louis and Detroit offices

Skills and Educational Requirements:

- Active Illinois Bar license required, Michigan and/or Missouri license preferred
- Previous litigation experience required, including deposition and courtroom experience
- Participation in law review and/or moot court is a plus
- Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple projects independently
- Client-focused mentality and willingness to take initiative
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Technologically savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Intellectually curious and up-to-date on current litigation trends and legal opinions

The firm values diversity and strives to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. They actively embrace different backgrounds, viewpoints, and perspectives and encourage participation in pro bono and community service programs. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Benefits and Perks:

- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k
- Opportunities for hybrid work arrangements after six months of employment and meeting performance expectations
- Vibrant, challenging, and rewarding work culture with opportunities for career growth and development
- Emphasis on diversity and community involvement, including pro bono and community service programs

Qualifications:

- 2-4 years of litigation experience, preferably in product liability, premises liability, or mass tort defense
- Active Illinois Bar license and good standing
- Strong academic credentials and excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to travel and work from the Chicago office during business hours
- Technologically proficient and intellectually curious

If you are a highly-motivated attorney with a passion for litigation and a desire to join a dedicated and successful team, Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP may be the perfect fit for you. Apply now to start your journey with a firm that values its people and offers opportunities for growth, diversity, and community involvement.

Not specified

Subsidized Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Profit Sharing

Not specified

Litigation, Deposition, Courtroom, Legal Research, Writing, Communication, Organization, Microsoft Office, Excel

J.D. from an accredited law school

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to the contact person listed below.

Qualification and Experience J.D. from an accredited law school, Licensed in Illinois, 2-4 years of litigation experience

Legal