What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Kidd Laflin Kilburg?
Kidd Laflin Kilburg is a regional law firm providing insurance defense services across Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. With offices strategically located in Chicago, Des Moines, Bettendorf, Kansas City, Omaha, and Sioux Falls, the firm delivers specialized legal services through its talented attorneys. The company values providing clients with direct support and understands the importance of local expertise and connections in delivering results.
We are seeking an Associate Attorney for full-time employment in Bettendorf, Iowa, with flexibility for some remote work. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice, conducting research, negotiating, and handling labor and employment law matters as part of the insurance defense services offered by the firm. The ideal candidate would have 3 to 5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to clients and assist attorneys
- Maintain client relationships
- Prepare legal reports and documents
Qualifications
- Strong skills in Legal Advice and Research
- Ability to negotiate effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the state bar in Illinois
- Experience in insurance defense, with emphasis in workers' compensation, is a plus