Associate Attorney
Cassiday Schade LLP, Chicago, IL, United States
Cassiday Schade LLP is actively seeking an associate attorney for its Chicago Office with up to three years of experience in any area of law. The individual must be dedicated, highly motivated, and interested in practicing among our team of more than 100 attorneys who value legal acumen, collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity and professionalism. Must be licensed to practice in Illinois.
Responsibilities
The Associate Attorney will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.
Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision.
Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skill and navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.
Job Type & Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
401(k)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
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Responsibilities
The Associate Attorney will be expected to perform the following tasks:
Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
Prepare and respond to written discovery, conduct legal research, and take and defend depositions.
Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.
Perform a variety of difficult and complex legal work and operate with substantial discretion and minimal direction or supervision.
Requirements
Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skill and navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.
Job Type & Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
401(k)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
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