Litigation Associate Attorney

Tressler LLP•Chicago, IL

8d•$113,000 - $132,000

About The Position

We are seeking a litigation associate attorney to join the Professional Liability Practice Group in our Chicago office. Litigation handled by this fast-paced and collaborative group includes local and national engagements involving professionals, executives, and insurance companies. The ideal candidate would have approximately 2-3 years of litigation experience, including insurance coverage experience, declaratory judgment, and professional liability matters with basic state and federal litigation experience being a plus. Essential job duties include: Assisting with litigated general and professional liability coverage and bad faith matters in both state and federal courts. Analyzing coverage issues and drafting coverage position correspondence. Preparing pleadings, discovery, and motions. Communicating with clients and preparing reports to clients. Participating in status conferences, court hearings, depositions, and mediations, as necessary. Participating in case strategy and execution in highly-valued, complex, and contentious litigation. A successful candidate will also: Enjoy working collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks. Have experience handling general and professional liability coverage matters. Have a basic understanding of state and federal litigation or be willing to learn. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Be skilled in legal research, analysis, and writing. Have superb administrative and organizational skills. Possess polished presentation skills. Be diligent, driven, and eager to learn. Possess the ability to work independently and take ownership of their work.

Requirements

Active bar license in Illinois
Insurance coverage experience for matters both in and out of litigation.
Litigation experience in either state or federal courts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

Assisting with litigated general and professional liability coverage and bad faith matters in both state and federal courts.
Analyzing coverage issues and drafting coverage position correspondence.
Preparing pleadings, discovery, and motions.
Communicating with clients and preparing reports to clients.
Participating in status conferences, court hearings, depositions, and mediations, as necessary.
Participating in case strategy and execution in highly-valued, complex, and contentious litigation.