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    Attorney Defense Litigation - Chicago, IL, United States - Jobot

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    A finance and business law firm in Chicago is seeking a Partner Level Litigation Attorney to join its growing team
    This Jobot Job is hosted by: A finance and business law firm in Chicago is seeking a Partner level Litigation Attorney to join its growing team
    Retirement Plan
    Billing requirements vary between hours per year (have a reasonable work/life balance)

    The candidate must have 5 or more years of litigation experience to join the practice as a partner-track senior associate.

    This position would be a Co-Litigation Lead. Must have litigation experience preferably in business or commercial finance. Must have superior academic credentials. Your resume should reflect real academic accomplishment and leadership at your law school.

    Seeking someone who has the skills (or has demonstrated an ability to develop the skills) to do complex litigation matters.

    can read financial statements, income statements, balance sheets, understands the finance market, etc)

    In general, they are not seeking people who have experienced or have been trained in the areas of foreclosure, debt collection, workers compensation, personal injury (plaintiff or defense), or individual bankruptcy.

    Expectations include the ability to take responsibility for preparing and presenting cases for trial (with assistance), including strategy discussion, discovery, records reviews, client interviews and witness preparation, deposition, and witness examination.

    Analytical, writing, research and trial presentation skills are required.
    Ability to negotiate and oversee settlement negotiations with outside parties on legal disputes including settlement conferences.
    Applicants must be able to work collegially and willing to assist and mentor junior associates.


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