Contract Litigation Attorney

Company: LHH Recruitment Solutions
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

Experienced Litigation Attorney (W2 Temporary Contract Role)


LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced litigation attorney to join our client\u2019s law firm team in Chicago, IL. You will be responsible for managing the entire legal process, from investigation and discovery through trial prep and court proceedings. You will also be responsible for developing appropriate legal strategies, drafting legal documents, and providing guidance to junior attorneys, paralegals, and legal support team.


Must be available to start with a week\u2019s notice!


Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour - $90 per hour, DOE
Schedule: Full-time; Hybrid in Chicago, IL, 60604


Qualifications:

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• Actively licensed and in good standing with the Illinois State Bar Association
  
• 3+ years of experience representing plaintiffs in Personal Injury, Workers\u2019 Compensation, and/or Wrongful Death matters
  
• A minimum of three years of successful experience conducting discovery, -depositions, -oral arguments, -mediations, -arbitrations, -hearings, and trials
  
• Negotiate settlements as required
  
• Research all applicable laws and findings
  
• Develop appropriate legal strategies for all stages of litigation
  
• Ability to develop and render clear, -unambiguous legal opinions and strategies
  
• Expertise drafting legal documents, including pleadings and motions
  
• Demonstrated white-glove client experiences and fostering positive professional relationships with opposing counsel, court officials, etc.
  
• Proficient with case management software and technology.
  
  
  
  Ready to make an immediate impact? Apply today!
  
  
  
  -Pay Details: $50.00 to $90.00 per hourSearch managed by: Holly Hilderhoff Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.

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