Civil Litigation Attorney

Successful Midwestern law firm seeks a General Liability and Civil Litigation Attorney with interest in defending general liability and civil claims to join our downtown 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.

· 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.

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

· Interest 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.

· Legal software experience preferred.

· Firm and client confidentiality required.

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.