Associate Attorney

Hall Prangle and Schoonveld LLC

$130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active member of the Illinois State Bar
  • 3-6 years' experience in medical malpractice or healthcare law
  • Strong knowledge of State and Federal court rules
  • Proven litigation and negotiation skills
  • Excellent legal research and writing abilities
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal counsel and representation from pre-trial to trial
  • Draft legal documents such as pleadings and agreements
  • Attend court hearings, depositions, and client meetings
  • Conduct legal research and analyze cases
  • Collaborate with senior associates on case strategy
  • Contribute to business development and client management

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation with bonus potential
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance, short- and long-term disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Annual wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Referral bonus program
Full Job Description
About the Role

Hall Prangle is seeking to hire a full-time associate in its Chicago office who has between 3-6 years experience as a practicing litigator, ideally with a background in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or healthcare law. Associates will work with small teams of attorneys and paralegals, led by seasoned trial attorneys with proven track records, all working collaboratively to efficiently provide our clients with the best possible results. The right candidate will be skilled and hard-working as well as pleasant and personable.

Responsibilities
• Provide legal counsel and representation to the firm's clients from pre-trial through trial
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, written discovery, and agreements
• Attend court hearings, depositions, trials, and client meetings
• Conduct legal research and case analysis
• Collaborate with senior associates and partners on case strategy
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

What You will Need to Succeed
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the Illinois State Bar
• 3-6 years' experience in the defense of medical malpractice cases or practicing healthcare law
• Strong understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication

How You will Grow

Hall Prangle's senior attorneys, education committee, and mentorship program prioritize providing our attorneys with the tools to learn and grow within the firm. Hall Prangle promotes opportunities to pursue Continuing Legal Education through internal presentations as well as through external Associations. The firm fosters a learning environment by trusting its attorneys with substantive case work, allowing them to take ownership of their own cases, while at the same time supporting a collaborative work environment.

Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of our employees physically, emotionally, financially, and professionally.
• Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
• Full benefit package including group medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic Life Insurance, Long-and short-term disability, AD&D
• 401(k) Plan
• Annual Wellness benefits
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Referral bonus program

Salary Description

Starting at $130,000/year

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