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Wilson Elser · 20 hours ago

Senior Professional Liability Attorney

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

15+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Senior Professional Liability Attorney to proactively manage a litigation caseload, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and negotiate settlements.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jade Rodriguez

Responsibilities

Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end

Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents

Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations

Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies

Qualification

JD from accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in Chicago15+ years professional liabilityDepositionTrial preparationPaper discovery experienceMotion practice experienceReport writing experienceElectronic filing processesWritten communicationOral communication

Required

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the State of Chicago

15+ years' experience in professional liability

Deposition and trial preparation experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in conducting paper discovery, depositions, motion practice and report writing

Preferred

Processes including electronic filing are preferred

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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