National Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their Edwardsville, IL office. This attorney would focus on plaintiff personal injury and municipal litigation cases.
Duties will include:
* Assist Supervising Attorney with case work up and motions
* Conducting client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information
* Deposing witnesses and clients
* Appearing in court as needed
* Assist with Plaintiff's discovery preparation
* Returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication
* Reviewing and analyzing medical records and bills
* Conducting legal research
* Delegating assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants
Requirements:
* Must be licensed to practice Law in the State of Illinois
* Previous personal injury experience is preferred, but willing to consider all candidates, including recent graduates
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.