Temporary Associate Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience for its Chicago office. At Hawkins Parnell & Young, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of cases and to make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling toxic tort cases and civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.

What You Will Be Doing

Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies

Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations

Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice

Researching legal issues and investigating people, businesses, and worksites

Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates

What You Need to Bring

Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Illinois

3 - 6 years’ experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus

Substantial deposition experience

Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines

Client-focused mentality

Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines

Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team

What You Will Receive

Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship by experienced partners

Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firm’s local and national attorneys

Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm

Marketing allowance

401K plan

Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available

HSA and FSA plans

Company provided life insurance

Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage

Parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program

Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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