Associate Attorney

Freeman Mathis & Gary is a dynamic and growing 500 lawyer national litigation firm, with thirty-nine offices in twenty-one states. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with experience in handling coverage litigation matters to join our growing Chicago, Illinois office. The ideal candidate has at least 3-5 years’ experience. Candidates with trial experience are encouraged to apply. This individual will maintain positive contact with clients, observe confidentiality of client matters, and must be team-oriented. Actual base pay within the range will also be dependent on other factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Our insurance coverage team members are advisors and advocates for over two dozen carriers throughout the country including major national carrier

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Responsibiliti

es:· Provide initial analysis and develop case strat

egy· Prepare and respond to discov

ery· Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend heari

ngs· Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attenti

on.· Build relationships with clie

nts· Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effective

ly.

Requirem

ents:· Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law sc

hool.· In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Ill

inois· Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic backgr

ound.· Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving

goals· Knowledgeable, attentive, and proac

tive.· Excellent communicator, negotiator, public speaker, and problem so

lver.· Self-motivated, and goal oriented with a track record of meeting billable hours g

oals.· Inclined to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervi

sion.· Detail oriented, organized and effec

tive.· Professional and can get along with people; communicates well with s

taff.· Computer skills: Microsoft Word and Out

look.· Experience with iManage and/or OneDrive a

plus.

What we

offer:· Competitive compen

sation.· Opportunity for growth and advancement within th

e Firm.· Speaking and writing opportu

nities.· Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and

vision.· Bar expenses paid b

y Firm.· HSA and FSA plans to help offset taxes for employees and depe

ndents.· 401

K Plan.· Company provided life insurance up to

$150k.· Company paid long-term disability co

verage.· Year-end bonuses and referral fee ince

ntives.· Regular, firmwide socials and

events.· Employee Assistance P

rogram.

EEO

StatementFreeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by maintaining a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status as provided by law. FMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position is subject to our drug‑free workplace policy, which includes the ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screen. Employees may be subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Firm policies outlined in the Employee