Associate Attorney

Kitch Attorneys & Counselors is a defense-oriented firm looking for an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join our Nursing Home Defense , Medical Malpractice, and General Litigation team. This is an office position located in Downtown Chicago. (Attendance is Required) Qualifications/Skills: Excellent communications and interpersonal skills Effective at communicating complex information to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible way Excellent persuasive writing skills Credible and discrete, with a high level of integrity and the ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information Impeccable written and spoken language skills Track record of nourishing and maintaining client and coworker relationships Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively Strategic thinker who can prioritize and integrate short-term and long-term goals Ability to prioritize and meet multiple and competing deadlines Analytical and problem-solving skills Familiarity with billing software Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings Assist with the discovery process by answering and issuing written discovery, administering depositions, and examining documents Negotiate settlements Perform legal research Make court appearances as necessary Conduct and summarize depositions Education Requirements: JD degree from an accredited law school License to practice law in Illinois (Preferred) 2-5 years' experience at a law firm or as an in-house counsel