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Toxic Tort/Asbestos Defense Litigation!This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrea AnkarloAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per yearA bit about us:We are working with a mid-size litigation firm in Chicago that handles a variety of both plaintiff & defense practice areas. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their defense team! This position will focus primarily on toxic tort/asbestos defense cases.Location: Chicago, IL (Chicago Loop area)Schedule: Monday-Friday; on-siteBase Salary: $100k-$150k/year + end of year bonusWhy join us?NO billable hour requirement!401(k) with firm matchHealth, dental, vision insuranceJob DetailsRepresent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, status calls, pretrials, and trialsDraft and prepare pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, legal memoranda, and other legal documentsConduct thorough legal research and write briefsManage all aspects of written discoveryPrepare and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and expertsParticipate in mediationsCommunicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the courtReview case materials and draft evaluations, status reports, and litigation updatesAssist in developing systems to manage deadlines and collaborate efficiently with other attorneysLitigate and defend general and complex matters on both local and national levelsQualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolActive Illinois Bar membership (in good standing)Civil Litigation Defense Experience: 5+ yearsDefense Experience: 5+ yearsProducts Liability Experience: 4+ yearsDeposition and discovery experienceTrial Experience: (Preferred)Alternative Dispute Resolution ExperienceAdditional Practice area experience: Personal injury, Civil Rights Litigation, Mass Torts, or Medical Malpractice (Preferred)*PLEASE SEND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO DIRECTLY AFTER YOU APPLY*1. How many years of experience do you have in civil litigation defense?2. Do you have experience with product liability defense cases? If so, please elaborate!3. Do you have experience with toxic tort/asbestos defense cases? If so, please elaborate!4. Do you have trial experience? If so, please elaborate!5. What other practice areas do you have experience in?6. Can you work onsite in Chicago/Chicago Loop area?7. Why are you looking for a new position at this time?8. What base salary range are you targeting?Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance formation collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at /legal.