Job Description

Successful Midwestern law firm seeks a General Liability/Civil Litigation Attorney with 3 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).

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.
• Assisting with the investigation and analysis of accidents and potential claims.
• Compiling and submitting reports required by company management.
• Coordinating and attending claims reviews.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf clients and insurance carriers.
• Research and drafting Pleadings and Motions
• Court Appearances
• other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

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

· Proven track record of three 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; legal software experience preferred.

· 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.

· Firm and client confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

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