Description:
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.The Position:
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Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
- Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of Chicago
- 15+ years' experience in professional liability
- Deposition and trial preparation experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in conducting paper discovery, depositions, motion practice and report writing
- Processes including electronic filing are preferred