Description:
A National Defense Litigation Firm is seeking a well-rounded, highly-motivated litigation attorney with 5+ years of experience for its Chicago office. The successful candidate must have an active Illinois Bar License, strong academic credentials, and willingness to learn and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team. A writing sample is required when applying. This opportunity offers a broad experience base to talented attorneys who wish to join a success driven, vibrant team.HPY represents a variety of clients from global corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country and U.S. Territories. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across ten offices located in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, St. Louis, and San Francisco.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews and witness preparation
- Research, both legal and of people, businesses, and worksites
- Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
- Attendance at depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
Skills and Educational Requirements:
- Actively licensed and in good standing with Illinois state bar
- Previous litigation defense experience required
- Participation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plus
- Excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
- Client-focused mentality
- Takes initiatives and welcomes challenges
- Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team
