Litigation Associate – Chicago

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Our client is bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, Our client is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

Our client is seeking an Attorney to join its Litigation group. This is a non-partnership track position open to our Philadelphia office.

Education

• JD
• Strong academic credentials from nationally recognized schools

Bar Admission

• Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania

Experience

• 3+ years of experience with civil litigation in state and federal courts
• Experience conducting and defending depositions
• Experience managing a case docket and appearing in court
• Experience handling product liability and asbestos litigation

Responsibilities

• These expectations include, but are not limited to, the lawyer’s ability to:
• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties;
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations;
• Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts;
• Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product;
• Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends;
• Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time;
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues;
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm;
• Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities;
• Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement;
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff; and
• Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time.
• Professional Excellence: Oral communications, writing, analysis and strategic thinking, legal knowledge and expertise.
• Client Impact: Solution orientation, project management, service quality and orientation. initiative and ownership.
• Effectiveness: self-awareness, relationship building, people management, team building and inclusion.
• Leadership: Entrepreneurship, business development, career commitment, professionalism and integrity.

JOB ID: 171901

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Christopher Pabilonia

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