Litigation Attorney - Product Liability

Swanson, Martin and Bell LLP

$110K — $160K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-10 years of licensed experience as a litigation attorney
  • Active Midwest license in IL, MO, or KS, AND active CA license is required
  • Strong case management experience including drafting motions and discovery
  • Trial and appellate experience is highly valued
  • Excellent academic credentials and immaculate presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage cases from inception to resolution
  • Draft motions and develop written discovery materials
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in court proceedings
  • Maintain relationships with existing clients
  • Pursue new client opportunities in expanding practice areas

Benefits

  • Real-world litigation experience and mentorship from top trial attorneys
  • Energetic and collegial work environment
  • Regular training for professional growth
  • Opportunities for discretionary profit-sharing contributions
  • Merit-based discretionary bonuses
Full Job Description
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 3-10 years of licensed experience. Specifically, we are interested in candidates for our Chicago location to litigate in the product liability and warranties practice areas. This candidate must hold an active California license as well as an active Midwest license in IL, MO, or KS. Candidates without an active California license will not be considered.

Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate will have overall case management experience, including drafting critical motions, developing written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in court proceedings. Trial and appellate experience are also valued. Possessing excellent academic credentials and immaculate presentation skills. This attorney can maintain strong relationships with the firm's existing client base and an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue new opportunities in expanding practice areas.

The anticipated salary will range between $110,000 and $160,000, commensurate with the candidate's background and years of experience. Other income opportunities include the availability of discretionary profit-sharing contributions, typically made on an annual basis, and a merit-based discretionary bonus.

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