Attorney

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington Full time

Company Description

Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington (BVH) is a leading civil litigation firm specializing in the trial of complex tort, civil rights, and employment matters as well as providing expertise to our clients with regard to insurance coverage disputes. The firm represents individuals and business entities and also provides legal counsel to various prominent insurance companies. Our attorneys are provided challenging and dynamic responsibilities commensurate with their experience, self-initiative, and performance.


Our firm promotes a collegial, hardworking, and rewarding work environment, while also providing schedule flexibility in order to meet your personal and career demands. Simply stated, we demand excellence from our attorneys but we give each employee the flexibility to achieve excellence while maintaining a work-life balance with a hybrid work policy, provision of laptops and dual monitors to all attorneys for both in-home and in-office use, and significant investment in legal technology to maximize efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity in a diverse law firm. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. BVH is an equal opportunity employer.


Role Description

BVH has a need for an attorney to join its Chicago office. 3-6+ years of insurance defense (or other civil defense) litigation experience is required. Indiana and/or Wisconsin licensure is a plus.


The ideal candidate will have had significant exposure to civil defense litigation, including depositions of parties, witnesses, and medical providers, preparing discovery responses and dispositive motions, and interacting with experts. The candidate must possess the ability to analyze and develop a strategy for the direction of a case in conjunction with the assigned partner and execute that game plan. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a desire to work toward autonomy and significant matter responsibility. This is an ideal position for a candidate who wants to hone and develop their skills in an environment that promotes growth and independence while also providing partner oversight and mentoring.


Qualifications

  • 3-6+ years of insurance defense (or other civil defense) litigation experience
  • Illinois law license is required; Wisconsin and Indiana Licensure is optional
  • Law expertise with a strong understanding of litigation procedures and legal terminology
  • Excellent legal research skills with the ability to analyze information and draw conclusions
  • Effective negotiation skills with the ability to work towards settlements and alternative dispute resolutions
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Experience in representing clients in court and drafting legal documents
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize workloads
  • Salary is commensurate with experience


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