General Liability Attorney

Job Description
Successful Midwestern law firm seeks a General Liability/Civil Litigation Attorney with three or more years of experience defending general liability and civil claims to join our 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). Portable business is a plus, but not required. Applicants should have strong academic record and professional references. Please submit a resume for consideration.
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.
Qualifications
· J.D. and proof of admission to the Illinois bar.
· Proven track record of five (5) or more years of progressive experience 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.
· Microsoft Word experience required;
Time Matters legal software experience preferred.
· Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and research skills.
· Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
· Excellent telephone and writing skills.
· Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
· Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently.
· Organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability.
· Firm and client confidentiality required.
Additional information
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.