Associate Attorney

Our cases are complex, fast paced, and involve numerous defendants and substantial settlements and verdicts. Ours is a collaborative, open-door environment where we work together to effectively advocate for our clients.

Our work involves significant client contact, which brings us into the lives of families going through the most stressful time of their lives. Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from varied backgrounds are keys to success in this position.

Skills & Abilities:

• 2-10 years of attorney experience, personal injury or asbestos experience preferred
• Competent to Expert knowledge and demonstrated competency in the following:
• Legal procedures and processes regarding case sign ups, depositions and testimony
• Legal research and writing
• MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated and well-organized
• Ability to problem solve and strategize
• Ability to learn and retain industrial and medical information
• Compassion for helping terminally sick clients
• Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status

Position Duties (including, but not limited to):

• Represent clients injured by exposure to asbestos and benzene
• Conduct client and witness interviews, both in person and on the phone, to obtain and evaluate information
• Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records
• Prepare and conduct depositions of fact witnesses
• Summarize testimony from fact witness depositions

Education, Certificates and Licenses:

• Licensed to Practice Law in Illinois

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606