Experience: 3-7 years
Location: Chicago Loop
E-mail: careers@rblaw.net
URL: rblaw.net
Area of Practice: Personal Injury
Attorney
Romanucci & Blandin, a nationally recognized personal injury law firm based in Chicago that handles high-profile matters, is expanding and seeks to add an associate or senior attorney with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join its MVA/Premises practice group. The attorney would work on general personal injury and product liability cases, motor vehicle accident cases, as well as premises liability, construction litigation and negligent security. The practice group represents plaintiffs in matters in federal and state courts throughout the nation, including many catastrophic injury cases.
Responsibilities will include managing a full docket of cases, including all aspects of litigation (investigating potential cases; filing lawsuits; discovery; taking depositions; settlement negotiations; motion practice and hearings; mediation and arbitrations; trial; post-trial motions). The attorney will work under the supervision of a partner while working directly with clients, co-counsel, and other attorneys in the firm in a team environment. The position will involve some travel.
Candidates must have proven trial and motion practice experience and must be motivated and possess the ability to work well on a team, but also be energetic self-starters with initiative. The position requires outstanding research and writing skills, the ability to communicate effectively, a creative approach to litigation, and a commitment to social justice.
Additional Role/Responsibilities Include:
Work in a team comprised of a partner, associate attorneys and support staff Accountability for oversight of you and paralegals on team regarding case management, deadlines and strategies
Responsible for evaluating and providing quarterly projections
Business development
Enhancing the firm's reputation by demonstrating the highest ethical, legal, and professional standards, and reaffirming these standards throughout the firm
Participation in firm meetings, events and professional development programs
Comply with all relevant policies and procedures of the firm and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Education:
J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, Admission to the Bar of the State of Illinois and Norther District of Illinois
Pay
: Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $80,000 - $135,000 as a base salary plus a formal bonus structure
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance,
Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, Occasional availability evenings or weekends
Work Remotely:
This is an in office position with the ability to work remotely at times according to internal policy
Submit resume and cover letter to careers@rblaw.net
