Financial Services Litigation Attorneys at Gordon Rees… · Chicago

Summary: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is a national law firm seeking experienced attorneys for its Chicago office to handle fidelity coverage claims. The role involves working on complex matters related to financial institution bonds and crime policies, collaborating with a team, and managing cases from inception to resolution. Responsibilities: - Drafting correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters and other documents - Reviewing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege - Preparing for, attending and summarizing depositions - Coordinating with witnesses - Communicating with clients, courts and other counsel - Drafting and arguing motions - Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP and other applicable codes and regulations - Coordinate and communicate with parties outside the Firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers and other staff Required Qualifications: - Proven experience in insurance coverage litigation, preferably with fidelity or crime policies - Strong analytical and writing skills - Ability to manage cases independently while contributing to a team environment - Candidates must be licensed and admitted to practice in Illinois - Duties and responsibilities include drafting correspondence, pleadings, opinion letters and other documents - Reviewing and analyzing documents for relevance and privilege - Preparing for, attending and summarizing depositions - Coordinating with witnesses - Communicating with clients, courts and other counsel - Drafting and arguing motions - Solid written and verbal communication skills and command of the English language - Maintain current knowledge of Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure, FRCP and other applicable codes and regulations - Coordinate and communicate with parties outside the Firm including clients, courts, opposing and co-counsel, vendors, attorneys, secretaries, paralegals, case assistants, managers and other staff - 1 to 3 years of experience Required Skills: Insurance coverage litigation, Fidelity, crime policies, Legal drafting, Document review, analysis, Deposition preparation, summarization, Motion drafting, arguing, Local Rules, Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), Client, court communication, Legal writing, Illinois bar admission, Analytical skills Benefits: Competitive compensation, Comprehensive benefits package, Eligibility for both discretionary and performance-based bonuses, Student loan repayment assistance