Associate Attorney

About the role

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience for its Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies
• Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
• Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice
• Researching legal issues and investigating people, businesses, and worksites
• Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

What You Need to Bring

• Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Illinois
• 3 - 6 years experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus
• Substantial deposition experience
• Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
• Client-focused mentality
• Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
• Able to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

What You Will Receive

• Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Mentorship by experienced partners
• Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firms local and national attorneys
• Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
• Marketing allowance
• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Mentorship by experienced partners
• Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firms local and national attorneys
• Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
• Marketing allowance
• 401K plan
• Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
• HSA and FSA plans
• Company provided life insurance
• Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$140,000 - $160,000 per year

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement