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PLUNKETT COONEY, PC

Litigation Attorney

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Position: Litigation Attorney

Location: Chicago, IL

Plunkett Cooney, one of the largest and most accomplished law firms in the Midwest, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join our Chicago, IL office.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced and versatile attorney, with a client-centric philosophy, and who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in complex environments.

Qualifications include:

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in state and federal civil and general litigation

Experience in various practice areas such as insurance coverage/defense, premises liability/general negligence, insurance liability, and general litigation

Deposition experience

Expert witness discovery experience

Electronically Stored Information (ESI) discovery experience

Trial experience preferred

Experience in insurance coverage preferred

Excellent research, legal brief writing and communication skills

Experience writing and arguing motions in court

Experience drafting and responding to discovery requests

Working knowledge of Illinois Court Rules and Rules of Evidence

Working knowledge of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence

Proficiency with conducting remote depositions

Comfort level with learning new computer software

Portable book of business with the potential to grow is highly preferred

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Member in good standing and active in the Illinois Bar

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options, are welcome.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and writing samples to

this link .

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