Associate Attorney

Description:

• Case Management: Assist partners with managing insurance, personal injury, premises, insurance broker E&O, municipal, and coverage defense practices.
• Litigation: Defend case files from inception through trial, including handling depositions, drafting and arguing motions, and attending court hearings both in-person and via Zoom.
• Client Interaction: Prepare detailed status and trial strategy reports for clients, conduct examinations under oath, and author coverage opinions.
• Discovery and Research: Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, production requests, and requests to admit. Draft and prosecute declaratory judgment actions on insurance coverage and defend against contractual and extracontractual coverage actions.

• Legal Qualifications: Licensed and in good standing with the Illinois bar; Indiana license preferred but not required. Experience in Illinois state and federal courts, including the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Skills and Experience: Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Proactive in seeking guidance, with strong research and analytical abilities. Deposition and meaningful litigation experience preferred.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary reviewed annually, associate bonus program, and year-end bonus recognizing non-billable efforts such as pro bono work and professional development.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access to in-house CLE programs, legal association membership support, structured mentor program, and community service involvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, generous 401K matching, and profit-sharing programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals committed to delivering the highest level of client service and strategic legal solutions.