Associate Attorney

Hart McLaughlin & Eldridge, LLC

Chicago, IL

Associate Attorney

About the Job

Hart McLaughlin & Eldridge is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our team in our Chicago office. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for managing all aspects of litigation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, be self-driven hardworking and detail oriented. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their practice, wants to excel in their career, and is dedicated to upholding our firm’s commitment to client advocacy.

About HME

Hart McLaughlin & Eldridge is a leading Chicago-based litigation law firm recognized for its results-driven approach and dedication to personalized client service. Our firm handles complex litigation across a wide array of industries, including antitrust, asbestos and toxic torts, automotive and trucking, aviation, business disputes, civil rights, class actions, mass torts, construction, employment law, medical negligence, pharmaceutical litigation, premises liability, and product liability. HME is dedicated to upholding our reputation for success through strategic advocacy, exceptional client service, and results-driven legal representation.

For more information about HME visit our website https://www.hmelegal.com/

Responsibilities Included

Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, status calls, pretrials, and trials
Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
Conduct thorough legal research and write briefs
Manage all aspects of written discovery
Prepare and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
Participate in mediations
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
Review case materials and draft evaluations, status reports, and litigation updates
Assist in developing systems to manage deadlines and collaborate efficiently with other attorneys
Litigate and defend general and complex matters on both local and national levels

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Active Illinois Bar membership (in good standing).
additional licenses are a plus
Civil Litigation Defense Experience: 5+ years (Required)
Defense Experience: 5+ years (Required)
Products Liability Experience: 4 years (Required)
General Litigation Experience: 5+ years (Required)
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Calendar): 2 years (Required)
Deposition and discovery experience:(Required)
Trial Experience: (Preferred)
Alternative Dispute Resolution Experience
Additional Practice area experience: Personal injury, Civil Rights Litigation, Mass Torts, or Medical Malpractice (Preferred)
Compassionate and client-focused approach to legal representation.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple cases.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.