General Liability Attorney

Description:

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.

Qualifications:
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.

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