Job Summary/Scope:
As a member of HMB’s Litigation Group, the Associate Attorney will focus on complex litigation matters, representing private businesses, financial institutions, credit committees, D&O insurance carriers, real estate developers, and landlords. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with clients by leading on complex matters while continuing to develop an existing skill set. The candidate must have strong academic and work credentials, excellent business acumen and developed organizational and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently and in groups and emphasize superior client service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to independently draft briefs, written discovery
- Experience with motion practice, presenting witnesses for depositions
- Successfully argue motions
- Assist with trials from inception to completion
- Ability to effectively handle multiple projects and articulate legal strategies and courses of action
- Experience in arbitration and mediation
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Identifying and staying on top of client needs
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Juris Doctor degree; licensed to practice law in IL with strong academic credentials
- 5-8 years of law firm experience preferred, with an emphasis on commercial and/or general business litigation; trial experience is preferred
- Strong drafting skills; written work product is effective and concise; client counseling demonstrates thoughtful, clear sequencing of ideas and presents concepts and facts persuasively
- Excellent organizational skills; detail-orientated and proficient in working with others on all aspects of a deal
Key Attributes:
- Highly motivated and eager for client-facing opportunities and growing long-term client relationships
- Strong interpersonal skills; enjoys working with and interacting with people; professional demeanor with the ability to interact with clients in a mature, confident and friendly manner
- Values a culture of collaboration and is committed to working in a team environment that emphasizes the development of personal and junior talent
- Desirous of fostering and expanding existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities
- Flexible to changing work priorities and direction based on fast-paced, evolving client and firm needs
- Able to manage multiple workstreams and people
- Willing to develop into a leader within the firm
- Demonstrates a strong desire to contribute to the firm’s success
Physical Demands:
Individuals in this position must possess the physical and sensory ability necessary to safely and successfully perform all essential job functions and responsibilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the position and the level of work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.