Litigation Associate Attorney
$115k/y-$150k/y
Orion Placementa day ago
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Summary
Orion Placement is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in Chicago, IL. The role involves defending medical malpractice matters and handling a broad range of litigation tasks from early case assessment through resolution.
About the Role
As a Litigation Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, and preparing pleadings, briefs, and other persuasive legal writing. You will take and defend depositions, work with experts, and help shape case strategy on complex liability and damages issues. Additionally, you will appear in court for hearings, status conferences, and other litigation events as needed, while communicating clearly with clients and internal stakeholders.
About You
Required:
- Active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
- 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally including medical malpractice defense, professional liability, or insurance defense.
- Courtroom experience and deposition experience.
- Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Organized, proactive, and comfortable owning deadlines.
Benefits
- Strong compensation upside with annual bonus opportunities and profit sharing.
- Excellent benefits including parental leave for all new parents and a free 24-hour gym membership.
- Dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plan.
- Vision insurance.
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success. Integrity is at the core of our values, and we consistently deliver on our commitments. Our mission statement is specific to each client so that we align seamlessly with their purpose, ensuring that our motivation extends beyond mere compensation. Their cause is our cause. Our unrelenting commitment is to connect exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities and fuel client success through personalized matchmaking and lasting partnerships.
Chicago, IL