Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national law firm, is seeking attorneys with General Liability defense experience to join our Chicago Office. Practice areas include General Liability and Med Mal/Nursing Home.
This is a great opportunity if you are an attorney wanting to move to the next level, develop your own team, or bring your clients with you. QPWB offers a mentoring and training program to all new hires.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide client communication and advice as it relates to litigation risks and outcomes, legal rights and obligations, etc.
- Evaluation of findings and development of strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Drafting and performing legal review and analysis, and advising on issues for the area of law practiced.
- Preparation and attendance of mediations and hearings as required.
- Client interaction and problem resolution as it relates to case hearings.
- Integration of best practices and standards in handling clients and their cases.
- Timely preparation of discovery to opposing parties, and responding to discovery by opposing parties.
- Development of new clients and maintaining relationships with existing clients.
- Meeting requirements for designated minimum billable time (hours/receivables)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:- Experience in General Liability defense litigation, preferably 5-10 years.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited university
- Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with the bar of the State of Illinois
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and research skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and produce an accurate and high-quality work product.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, Westlaw, and time-billing software.
Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package for attorneys, including medical, dental & vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid long-term disability insurance, generous 401(k) plan match, paid vacation, and more. We are also proud to offer mentoring and training resources. Benefit offerings for positions other than full-time may vary. We are always seeking qualified professionals to join our team.
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