Senior Litigation Associate/Counsel
A global client is seeking a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel with a minimum of 6+ years of experience to support its Trial & Defense practice, focusing on liability defense and coverage litigation. The practice spans high-exposure matters, including catastrophic injury, bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation, premises liability, bad faith and fraud, UM/UIM, class actions, and trucking and transportation matters.
The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation and trial experience, along with a proactive, motivated, and organized approach. This individual should possess excellent oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20 matters
- Investigate claims and develop case handling strategies
- Draft, respond to, and manage discovery
- Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, treating providers, and experts
- Draft and argue motions
- Prepare cases for mediation and trial, including pre-trial filings
- Participate in mediations and trials
- Provide clear, consistent reporting to clients
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice in Illinois
- Minimum of 6+ years of litigation experience
- Strong oral advocacy and motion practice experience
- Excellent legal writing and strategic thinking skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
About the Client
Our clinet offers the opportunity to work within a large, global platform alongside a collaborative and diverse team of legal professionals. It fosters a culture centered on client service, inclusion, and professional development, and is committed to supporting its communities through pro bono work, volunteer initiatives, and sustainability efforts.
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