Litigation Attorney

About the role

Seeking a Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its General Liability Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have experience defending a broad range of general liability claims, including transportation, construction, product liability, and commercial liability matters in both federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare summaries of medical records to support case strategy and client advocacy.
• Draft motions and appear at hearings and court proceedings.
• Prepare clients for depositions and attend depositions as needed.
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Draft initial, interim, pre-trial, trial, and appellate reports and filings.
• Respond to discovery requests and prepare discovery-related motions.
• Draft motions for summary judgment.
• Regularly attend court appearances and advocate for clients.
• Manage litigation matters efficiently from inception through resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience, preferably in general liability defense.
• Admission to practice law in Illinois.
• Experience with defense of transportation, construction, product liability, and/or commercial liability claims.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and responding to discovery-related motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Experience drafting and arguing summary judgment motions.
• Strong courtroom and litigation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mentoring and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation based on experience