Attorney Specializing in Asbestos and Benzene Cases

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in Chicago, IL, to represent clients harmed by asbestos and benzene exposure. The role involves complex, fast-paced cases with significant client interaction, requiring empathy and rapport-building skills.

Duties

• Represent clients injured by exposure to asbestos and benzene.
• Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information.
• Prepare and conduct expert depositions.
• Brief and argue motions.
• Participate in multi-week jury trials.
• Prepare and conduct depositions of fact witnesses.
• Summarize testimony from fact witness depositions.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of attorney experience; personal injury or asbestos experience preferred.
• Competent to expert knowledge of legal procedures and processes.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Ability to problem solve and strategize.
• Ability to learn and retain industrial and medical information.
• Compassion for helping terminally sick clients.
• Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status.

Education

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Legal procedures and processes regarding case sign-ups, depositions, and testimony.
• Legal research and writing.
• MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Ability to problem solve and strategize.
• Ability to learn and retain industrial and medical information.
• Compassion for helping terminally sick clients.
• Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306