Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Rusin Law, Ltd. is an established and successful insurance defense law firm based in downtown Chicago representing corporate employers, municipalities and insurance carriers in Workers’ Compensation, OSHA, personal injury, third party liability and lien recovery matters. 

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for an Associate Attorney opening in our Workers’ Compensation Department. 1-5 years of relevant experience is preferred but we will train the right inexperienced candidate.

Qualifications 

• Litigate workers’ compensation cases at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
• Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with clients
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and issues
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the employer

License

• Illinois (Required/good standing)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and yearly incentive based bonuses 
• Remote/Hybrid Work
• Generous Vacation, Sick & Personal Time Off, as well as Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability Insurance & Coverage
• Life & Accidental Insurance & Coverage
• Commuter Benefits & Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans with Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program

Benefit Eligibility Requirements

Participation in certain benefits and compensation programs is subject to specific eligibility criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Rusin Law is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.