Commercial And Employment Litigation Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Commercial And Employment Litigation Attorney for its Chicago, IL office.

Job Overview:

• Works under the direction of the Office Managing Partner, Practice Group Leader, and/or Partners in preparing matters for hearing, trial, arbitration, or mediation.
• Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters, and other documents; reviewing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege; preparing for, attending, and summarizing depositions; coordinating with witnesses; and communicating with clients, courts, and other counsel.
• Maintains current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP, and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with parties outside the Firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsels, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers, and other staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters, and other legal documents.
• Review and analyze documents for relevance and privilege.
• Prepare for, attend, and summarize depositions.
• Coordinate with witnesses.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and other counsel.
• Maintain knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP, and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate with various parties outside the firm.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of commercial and employment litigation experience.
• Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Command of the English language.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois State Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Full benefits package.
• Eligibility for subjective and objective bonuses.
• Student debt repayment assistance.

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