Attorney ~ Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd. , Naperville
Seeking an attorney with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join an established, well-respected firm in the western suburbs focusing on local government, municipal, small business, public safety, first responders, and corporate clients. Employee will work closely with shareholders and partners on all stages of litigation and will receive rapid, hands-on mentoring and training. Civil rights, public employment, and premise liability experience is highly valued. Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills. Compensation range varies depending on experience with a minimum of $90,000 plus benefits. Please submit a resume and writing samples for consideration.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
- Collaborate closely with Partners on multiple cases simultaneously
- Conduct legal research to support drafting of motions, claims, and defenses
- Attend, take, and defend depositions
- Attend court hearings in various Illinois counties and federal jurisdictions
- Meet and correspond with clients, outside counsel, and other third parties as relevant and necessary for each case
- Review and analyze client documents and discovery answers
- Manage and maintain an organized caseload
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Active Illinois law license
- Ability to commute to Naperville office on daily basis
- 1-5 years of litigation experience
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Effective oral and written interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with technology
- Ability to travel around Chicagoland and throughout Illinois as necessary to meet with clients and witnesses and attend court hearings and depositions
- Attention to detail
- Quick learner who is willing to learn new skills and areas of law
- Willingness to collaborate with others and support colleagues through schedule conflicts
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Naperville, IL 60563 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Naperville, IL 60563: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person