Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney to join its Insurance Defense practice in Wheaton, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have two to five years of litigation experience in insurance defense and be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Dual licensure in Illinois and Indiana is preferred.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents and draft case evaluations.
• Prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with mediations, pretrial settlement conferences, and court appearances.
• Interact with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, and colleagues.
• Manage a substantive case load with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois and Indiana.
• Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Navigate hearings in state and federal court with professionalism.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois and Indiana.

Skills

• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Lexis and MS Office.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306