General Liability Attorney

3 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States Hennessy & Roach, P.C. Full time
Job Description

Successful Midwestern law firm seeks a General Liability/Civil Litigation Attorney with three or more years of experience defending general liability and civil claims to join our Chicago office. Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, KS, IA, TN). Portable business is a plus, but not required. Applicants should have strong academic record and professional references. Please submit a resume for consideration.

Essential Job Functions:

· Gathering and analyzing medical evidence and medical records.

· Deposing plaintiffs, physicians, experts, and other parties/witnesses.

· Conducting discovery.

· Performing legal research.

· Remaining current with developments in the law.

· Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

· Representing the interests of clients or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings.

· Communicating with claims representatives.

· Assisting with the investigation and analysis of accidents and potential claims.

· Managing costs to reduce liability.

· Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.

· Coordinating and attending claims reviews.

· Negotiating settlements on behalf clients and insurance carriers.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· J.D. and proof of admission to the Illinois bar.

· Proven track record of five (5) or more years of progressive experience in general liability and civil claims defense in Illinois.

· Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.

· In depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

· Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.

· Microsoft Word experience required; Time Matters legal software experience preferred.

· Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and research skills.

· Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.

· Excellent telephone and writing skills.

· Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.

· Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently.

· Organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability.

· Firm and client confidentiality required.

Additional information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.



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