WLIC Litigation Project Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking a WLIC Litigation Project Attorney to provide comprehensive support for litigation teams. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with active admission to any State Bar association.

Job Duties:

• Analyze and review opposing and third-party productions.
• Prepare deposition witness kits and deposition summaries.
• Create fact timelines to support litigation strategies.
• Provide investigation support as required.
• Conduct site and fact check for memoranda and litigation briefs.
• Manage and support client extranet sites efficiently.
• Offer foreign language matter support for staff attorneys with language skills, including assisting with witness interviews, translating documents, and providing document summaries.
• Review and analyze documents using various document review and/or contract analysis tools.
• Follow directions for assignments and balance/prioritize multiple assignments effectively.
• Meet hours expectations for all assigned matters and communicate any needs for adjustments in budgeted hours.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, actively sharing information to maximize the quality and efficiency of the team’s work product.
• Deliver superior customer service to clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school, with current active admission to any State Bar association required.
• 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a professional setting.
• 3 years of litigation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze litigation-related documents.
• Ability to work a demanding schedule to meet aggressive project timelines, including nights and weekends if necessary.
• Competence or demonstrated ability to quickly achieve competence with project-specific document review platforms, such as kCura Relativity.
• Detail-oriented analytical skills and ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work productively in a communal, collaborative work environment.
• Strong sense of project ownership and responsibility for project details and success.
• Quick comprehension of case objectives and translation into project requirements.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proven interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Company info

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