Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney / Litigation - Mass Torts - Defense Attorney in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Litigation - Class Actions - Defense Attorney / Litigation - Mass Torts - Defense Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Class Action Litigation Associate in Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 annually

Firm Description:

- Leading national plaintiffs’ law firm representing clients in class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil rights, and mass tort litigation
- Delivered $20B+ in awards and settlements to clients
- Recognized for excellence in litigation by Chambers USA, Law360, Benchmark Litigation, Lawdragon, and The National Law Journal

Role and Responsibilities:

- Lead and manage class action cases, including overseeing case strategy and progress
- Conduct extensive legal research and analysis
- Draft motions and legal documents
- Represent clients in court
- Expertise in class certification, settlement negotiations, and strategic mindset
- Strong litigation experience and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for class members

Responsibilities:

- Manage and litigate class action cases from inception to resolution
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case arguments and motions
- Lead pivotal motions such as class certification, Daubert, and summary judgment
- Oversee discovery process and communicate with clients, class members, and experts
- Take and defend depositions to gather key information and support case arguments
- Thrive in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Collaborate with legal team to develop strategies and ensure efficient case management
- Additional duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

- In-depth understanding of class action laws, rules, and procedures
- Strong litigation skills and ability to manage complex cases
- Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting abilities
- Experience managing and leading a legal team
- Effective communication skills and strategic mindset
- Open to constructive feedback
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in relevant jurisdiction(s)
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in complex litigation with focus on class actions, mass torts, or large-scale legal matters
- Proven experience in managing class action lawsuits

What DiCello Levitt Offers:

- Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer contribution
- Hybrid work style
- Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy:

- Firm is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
- Prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, membership or service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law

Application Process:

- Firm does not accept resumes from search firms or agencies
- Unsolicited resumes will be considered property of the firm
- No phone calls or emails
- Reasonable accommodations provided to qualified individuals with disabilities during interviewing process and on the job

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