Associate Attorney – National Coordinating Counsel
Location
Illinois
Posted
62 days ago
Salary
$150K - $200K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active admission to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois; multiple state bar admissions strongly preferred
- Minimum of 3 to 7 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment, with increasing responsibility for complex matters
- Demonstrated experience managing billable work and meeting billable hour requirements
- Substantive experience in mass tort and products liability litigation, including asbestos matters; experience serving in a national or coordinating counsel capacity is strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage multi-jurisdictional litigation and coordinate strategy among internal teams and external counsel
- Strong client service orientation with experience advising clients on nationwide litigation strategy, exposure, and risk
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume litigation environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, local counsel, and support staff
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with Filevine or other document management systems preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with exceptional attention to detail and strategic clarity
- Ability to work effectively under pressure while exercising sound professional judgment
- Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continued personal and professional development
- Professional, polished demeanor and commitment to the highest ethical standards.
Benefits
- comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings
- paid time off and holidays
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