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Ardagh Group

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 Role Description
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel role will provide and coordinate delivery of legal services as part of Ardagh Group North America, with emphasis on commercial and corporate legal matters (customer and supplier contracts, commercial litigation, misc. corporate matters). The main area of focus is to support U.S. business units of Ardagh Metal Beverage and Ardagh Glass.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Prepare, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts, including customer and procurement functions and the business units overall including, but not limited to, general corporate, sales, procurement, commercial litigation, and other legal general matters
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 Manage assigned commercial litigation matters and supervise outside counsel when utilized
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 Provide legal support on other areas including, but not limited to, intellectual property, regulatory matters, real estate, environmental, and financings, as directed by General Counsel
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 Assist in compliance matters and trainings
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 Other projects as determined by General Counsel, North America
 
 
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 Result Areas
 
 
 
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 Ability to assess risks, advise colleagues, prepare and negotiate variety of contracts that align with business goals and strategies
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 Advising on risks and providing proactive and preventative legal counselling as well as managing assigned litigation matters and related supervision of external counsel
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 Ensure adequate and appropriate internal reporting and communication to General Counsel or Associate General Counsels and respective business partners on applicable matters
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 Continuous improvement in delivery of legal services in order to achieve legal counsel and assistance in order to drive business goals while advising on legal risks
 
 
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 Minimum Skills / Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Juris Doctorate from accredited Law School
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 Active member in good standing of at least one State Bar
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 Three (3) years of relevant experience practicing law
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 Wide spectrum of commercial contracts preparation, negotiation and counselling is fundamental. Experience in other related areas a plus but not mandatory
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 Contract negotiation and preparation proficiency
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 Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly while maintaining a sense of composure and calm
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 Ability to manage negotiations and demands of colleagues
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 Strong communication skills to interact with colleagues of all levels and ability to negotiate and be successful in dispute resolution
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 Commercial and business law generalist
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 Ability to provide legal counsel involving federal, state and local law.
 
 
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 Preferred Skills / Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Three (3) years of law firm experience
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 Prior experience working as in-house counsel
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 Prior experience with commercial and/or transactional law
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 Intellectual Property (IP) exposure
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 Manufacturing and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience
 
 
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 Compensation
 
 
 
 The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between $108,700 and $163,100 per year. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate&rsquo;s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.
 
 
 
 About Ardagh Group
 
 
 
 Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world&rsquo;s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.
 
 
 Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
 
 
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 Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
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 Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
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 Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
 
 
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 Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what&rsquo;s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you&rsquo;ll enjoy the journey!
 
 
 
 Benefits Offered
 
 
 
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 Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
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 Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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 Life insurance
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 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
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 Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
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 Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 Tuition reimbursement program
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 Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
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 Benefits available from day 1 of employment
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 Flexible and hybrid working hours
 
 
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 Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
 
 Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.
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Legal Counsel

Robbins Schwartz

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 Robbins Schwartz seeks an attorney with 1-2 years of applicable experience to join our litigation practice group as an Associate. At Robbins Schwartz, our attorneys provide practical and efficient representation to school districts, community colleges, municipalities and other public entities. Our litigation team also defends public sector claims as panel counsel for many major legal liability carriers.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualified candidates will have relevant experience litigating public sector liability claims and defending civil rights, employment, and tort claims against governmental bodies and officials as well as representing clients in federal court litigation involving age, race, sex, due process, and retaliation claims.
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 
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 Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision
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 Research and analyze the law on complex issues
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 Synthesize legal research and analysis into a coherent written memorandum or brief for submission to a client, court or arbitrator
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 Analyze and summarize complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggest alterations to those documents
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 Perform discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
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 Negotiate with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferencesTake and defend depositionsBuild relationships with clients based on trust
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 Meet the firm&rsquo;s minimum billable hour requirements
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 Required Qualifications:
 
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 Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
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 Admission to the Illinois state bar1 year minimum experience
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 Robbins Schwartz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
 
 This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
 
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Litigation Attorney

State Farm

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 Overview
 
 
 
 Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!
 
 
 
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 Grow Your Skills, Grow Your Potential
 
 
 
 As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies.
 
 
 Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.
 
 
 Michael D. Gallo &amp; Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking an Attorney to join the Chicago Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, State Farm attorneys maintain their own caseload from inception to conclusion. The role involves case ownership, participating in litigation events, and meeting with clients. We encourage a collaborative environment where our attorneys can assist each other and have access to support staff while maintaining ownership of their files. As a result of not being billed by the hour, our attorneys have the opportunity to strategize on trial and case development as it passes through litigation. State Farm creates an environment inclusive of career development opportunities. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs.
 
 
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 The office is located at: 120 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60602
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 Handles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the Law Department
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 Prepare and summarize reports for proceedings
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 Trial strategy and case development
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 Attends litigation events including trials, mediations, depositions, and hearings
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Previous Experience required 2-10 years
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 Litigation experience, preferably insurance defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury
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 Key Skills required
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 Knowledge of local and state discovery rules, trial procedures, and applicable substantive law commensurate with level of experience
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 Mandatory arbitration, mediation, and deposition experience
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 Trial experience is a plus, but not required
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 File ownership
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 Effective written and oral communication skills
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 Technology/software experience required
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 Ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form
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 Working knowledge of a Case Management system
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 Working Knowledge of a Document Storage system
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 Microsoft Office Suite familiarity
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 Education requirements including licenses and certifications
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 J.D. from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, with excellent academic credentials and an active member in good standing of Bar in state of operation.
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 Must have an active law license to practice in state of operation and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Illinois.
 
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 Additional Details:
 
 
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 Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.
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 Other than authorized and pro bono work, State Farm attorneys are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of State Farm and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State Farm.
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 Travel via personal or commercial transportation to job related activities is an essential function.
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 Irregular hours may be required
 
 
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 Our Benefits
 
 
 
 Because work-life-balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!
 
 
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 Potential starting salary range: $114,400.00 - $150,000.00
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 Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
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 High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
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 Potential yearly incentive pay up to 24% of base salary
 
 
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 At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!
 
 
 
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 Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
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 Stay Well! Focus on you and your family&rsquo;s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
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 Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
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 Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
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 Take a Little &ldquo;You&rdquo; Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
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 Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
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 Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.
 
 
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 Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!
 
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Attorney

Goldberg Segalla LLP

THE POSITION: 
 
Goldberg Segalla LLP, a national law firm with more than 20 offices in 10 states, has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Chicago office. 
 
THE QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Qualified candidates will have 6+ years of experience taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing dispositive motions, and preparing for arbitrations, mediations and trial, and be licensed to practice in Illinois. The ideal candidate writes effectively, thinks strategically, and has practiced in one or more areas of civil litigation, such as product liability, general liability and/or insurance defense. 
 
THE BENEFITS: 
 
The annualized salary range for this position is $75,000-$165,000. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and other job related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more. 
 
THE FIRM: 
 
The Goldberg Segalla approach to teamwork and mentoring fosters career satisfaction and growth. Associates receive both the resources and the opportunities necessary to thrive and succeed, from engaging in various stages of the litigation process, to working with key client teams, to delivering results for both our clients and our firm. 
 
Goldberg Segalla isn&rsquo;t merely a business&mdash;we&rsquo;re a community. We value the diversity of our team and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody. 
 
 Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 400 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.

Attorney - General Liability Senior Associate

Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP

About UsMeirowitz &amp; Wasserberg, LLP, is a mid-size trial law firm that is dedicated to fighting for injured people with offices located in NY, NJ, PA, NC, SC, FL, IL, CA and TX. We represent people, not corporations. Join our team to help injured folks get the justice they deserve.About the RoleWe are seeking a full-time Asbestos Litigation Attorney to join our Chicago team. This is a junior to mid-level role, ideal for candidates with 2&ndash;5 years of asbestos litigation experience. Experience in general personal injury litigation alone is not sufficient for this role &mdash; prior asbestos litigation experience is required.You Will:&middot; Manage all aspects of asbestos-related cases, from initial client consultations to trial, under the guidance of senior attorneys.&middot; Conduct depositions, manage discovery, draft motions, and appear in court.&middot; Collaborate with experts in fields such as occupational health, toxicology, and geology to analyze and present compelling evidence.&middot; Assist in settlement negotiations with opposing counsel, insurers, and other stakeholders.&middot; Stay updated on the latest developments in asbestos-related law, scientific research, and industry trends to provide the best legal counsel possible.&middot; Meet with clients to gather information about their asbestos/talc exposure history.You Have:&middot; Juris Doctor from an accredited law school&middot; Licensed in the State of Illinois&middot; 2&ndash;5 years of asbestos litigation experience (mandatory).&middot; Experience with Odyssey E-Filing and/or File&amp;Serve Illinois&middot; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.&middot; Deposition and Trial experience is a plusOur Benefits:&middot; Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans&middot; Paid Time Off&middot; Commuter Transit Program&middot; Retirement PlanSalary Range: $120k - $150kThe quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.Job Type: Full-timePay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li> Plaintiff Asbestos Litigation : 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Asbestos Attorney

Monahan Law Group LLC

For 35 years, the Monahan Law Group has provided principled advocacy to our clients. Our litigation, policy drafting and legislative advocacy has helped shape new law. Our attorneys are considered thought leaders in their areas of practice.We are hiring a principled attorney with at least 3 years of litigation experience to represent our clients in guardianship, probate, and estate administration cases. This is a hybrid (3 days in-office) position. Salary will be based on experience.Qualifications:<ul><li>Licenced Illinois attorney - provide ARDC #</li><li>Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigating attorney in guardianship, probate, and estate administration or related files</li><li>Demonstrated experience in court</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, research, writing and communication skills</li><li>Trial experience required</li><li>Someone who has an interest in joining an established practice and helping to expand it</li></ul>Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct client meetings</li><li>Prepare all legal documents</li><li>Appear in court as counsel</li><li>Demonstrate time management and organizational skills to meet all deadlines</li><li>Adapt well to change &amp; maintain a positive attitude</li><li>Able to work in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available</li><li>Life, STD, and LTD Insurance</li><li>Paid Vacation and Sick Time</li><li>Paid 1 month (paid time off) for a sabbatical after 10 years</li><li>401K option after plan requirements met</li><li>Membership costs for one of the bar associations</li><li>ARDC renewal fee paid annually</li></ul>Please apply online as well as send the following to Renee Kaufman at rkaufman@monahanlawllc.com:1. Resume which includes demonstrated guardianship, probate, or estate administration litigation experience2. Writing sample which includes an estate plan and pleadings filed in court concerning the estate litigation3. Salary requirements (commensurate with experience)https://www.monahanlawllc.com/Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 - $150,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60603

TEK-STAR CORPORATION

Job Title: Associate AttorneyLocation: Chicago, ILDuration: Full TimeJob Description:<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have experience in civil litigation and an interest or background in insurance law and subrogation.</li><li>Manage a caseload of Illinois subrogation matters from intake to resolution.</li><li>Draft and file complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare case evaluations and strategy reports.</li><li>Attend hearings, case management conferences, arbitrations, depositions and trials as needed.</li><li>Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel and unrepresented parties</li><li>Work collaboratively with clients, experts, and support staff to move cases efficiently and effectively.</li></ul>Required:<ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.</li><li>License to practice law in Illinois, in good standing.</li><li>1&ndash;3 years of civil litigation experience preferred, preferably in subrogation</li><li>Proficient in Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules.</li><li>Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management abilities.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.</li><li>Comfortable using case management software and e-filing systems preferred.</li></ul>ThanksSaritaTEK-STAR CorporationEmail: Sarita@tekstarusa.comJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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