O'Hagan Meyer ยท 3 hours ago
Attorney - Professional Liability (Architects & Engineers)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $190K/yr
3+ years expO'Hagan Meyer is seeking a highly motivated attorney with litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The role involves defending professional liability claims involving Architects & Engineers and construction defects, along with insurance defense experience being a plus.
LegalProfessional ServicesService Industry
Hiring Manager
Paulo R Valdez
Responsibilities
Admission to the Illinois State Bar
3+ years of litigation experience, including researching and drafting writing legal memoranda; drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery; developing litigation strategy; conducting large-scale document reviews and productions; working directly with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and second-chairing trials, depositions and/or evidentiary hearings
Excellent writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to draft persuasive, clear and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements
Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at once and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm's current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business
Qualification
Required
Admission to the Illinois State Bar
3+ years of litigation experience, including researching and drafting writing legal memoranda; drafting pleadings, substantive motions and written discovery; developing litigation strategy; conducting large-scale document reviews and productions; working directly with clients; communicating with opposing counsel; and second-chairing trials, depositions and/or evidentiary hearings
Excellent writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to draft persuasive, clear and effective pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, mediation statements, orders and settlement agreements
Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to efficiently manage multiple matters at once and produce exceptional work product under tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have the confidence and demeanor to build relationships with the Firm's current clients, as well as the drive and ability to develop additional client relationships and business
Preferred
Experience defending professional liability claims involving Architects & Engineers and construction defects
Insurance defense experience
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Company
O'Hagan Meyer
O'Hagan Meyer is a law firm that provides litigation and advisory services.
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim O'Hagan
Chief Operating Officer
Alice Powers
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