Attorney
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Job Location:
Naperville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Associate Attorney role provides significant courtroom exposure through regular court appearances. This position is responsible for reviewing new claims and pleadings as well as managing a contested litigation caseload. The role offers hands-on experience with court procedures the litigation process and internal compliance standards. This position does not require billable hours.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Appear in court a minimum of three (3) days per week
- Review new claims to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards
- Review and approve pleadings for filing including complaints motions and related documents
- Draft motions and responses for contested matters as needed
- Argue contested motions and participate in trials and arbitration proceedings
- Manage communication with opposing counsel via phone and written correspondence
- Prepare and respond to discovery requests and oversee counterclaims
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active license and admission to the applicable state bar (additional state licenses are a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel)
- Experience with case management systems (e.g. Collection Master or similar) preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including judges court personnel opposing counsel and internal teams
- Professionalism discretion and sound judgment in all interactions
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
