Litigation Associate Attorney at Clausen Miller P.C. in Chicago, IL

Summary: Clausen Miller P.C. is a national and international law firm with a long-standing reputation in insurance defense and complex litigation. They are hiring a Litigation Associate to join their first-party property, professional liability, and general casualty defense practice, offering courtroom and client exposure within a collaborative team. Responsibilities: - Communicating regularly with clients and developing those relationships over time - Advising clients on case status, arbitrations, and other proceedings - Drafting and responding to written discovery - Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, and status reports - Taking and defending depositions - Drafting motions and engaging in motion practice - Appearing in court for hearings and other proceedings Required Qualifications: - Active license and good standing with the Illinois or Indiana State Bar - Strong written and oral advocacy skills - Careful attention to detail and sound legal judgment - Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team Preferred Qualifications: - 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred; first-year attorneys with prior civil litigation exposure or comparable experience will also be considered Required Skills: Illinois State Bar license, Indiana State Bar license, Litigation experience, Civil litigation, Client communication, Arbitration, Written discovery, Legal memoranda, Brief writing, Status reporting, Deposition taking, Deposition defending, Motion drafting, Motion practice, Court appearances, Written advocacy, Oral advocacy, Legal judgment, Independent matter management, Team contribution Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package