Associate Attorney needed for Chicago office

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation to assist partners in managing a diverse practice. The ideal candidate will handle various tasks from case inception through trial, including depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.

Duties:

• Assist partners in managing insurance, personal injury, premises, insurance broker E&O, municipal, and coverage defense cases.
• Defend numerous case files from inception through trial.
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts.
• Draft and argue routine and substantive motions.
• Attend court hearings in various counties and courthouses, including by Zoom.
• Prepare status and trial strategy reports for clients.
• Conduct examinations under oath and author coverage opinions.
• Assist in drafting and prosecuting declaratory judgment actions on insurance coverage questions.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including drafting and answering interrogatories, production requests, and requests to admit.

Requirements:

• Good standing with the Illinois Bar; Indiana license preferred.
• Experience in both Illinois state and federal courts, including the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• 2+ years of experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation.
• Strong organization and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to proactively seek guidance with work tasks when necessary.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Meaningful litigation experience preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Good standing with the Illinois Bar; Indiana license preferred.

Skills:

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and motions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prior experience in insurance coverage and commercial litigation is a plus.

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