Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Attorney - Chicago Office
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP’s Chicago office seeks a highly motivated litigation attorney with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in product liability, premises, and/or mass tort defense. The attorney’s caseload will include matters pending throughout Illinois, with the potential to join national litigation teams. The attorney will defend product manufacturers in mass tort cases, including asbestos, hair relaxer, and talc litigation. Additional defense opportunities include gig-economy, transportation, and municipalities.
The successful candidate must be licensed in Illinois, reside in the Chicago area, have strong academic credentials, and demonstrate a willingness to learn, collaborate, and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including subsidized Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Profit Sharing. HPY offers hybrid work opportunities for those employed more than six months and meeting performance expectations (three days in the office, two remote). The hire is expected to work from the Chicago office during business hours.
Duties And Responsibilities
Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews, and witness preparation
Legal and factual research and investigation
Drafting briefs, memos, and client updates
Attendance at depositions, hearings, and mediations
Ability to work in the Chicago loop office and travel as needed
Collaborate closely with national counsel teams and HPY’s attorneys in St. Louis and Detroit
Skills And Educational Requirements
Active Illinois Bar License; Michigan and/or Missouri license preferred
Previous litigation experience, including depositions and courtroom work
Participation in law review and/or moot court is a plus
Excellent academic credentials with strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; writing sample required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
Self-starter with the capacity to handle multiple projects independently
Client-focused mindset
Proactive and receptive to challenges
Flexible and team-oriented work approach
Attention to detail
Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
Curious about current litigation trends and legal opinions
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Attorney - Chicago Office
role at
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP
Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP’s Chicago office seeks a highly motivated litigation attorney with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in product liability, premises, and/or mass tort defense. The attorney’s caseload will include matters pending throughout Illinois, with the potential to join national litigation teams. The attorney will defend product manufacturers in mass tort cases, including asbestos, hair relaxer, and talc litigation. Additional defense opportunities include gig-economy, transportation, and municipalities.
The successful candidate must be licensed in Illinois, reside in the Chicago area, have strong academic credentials, and demonstrate a willingness to learn, collaborate, and gain trial experience from a dedicated and successful litigation team.
HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including subsidized Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Profit Sharing. HPY offers hybrid work opportunities for those employed more than six months and meeting performance expectations (three days in the office, two remote). The hire is expected to work from the Chicago office during business hours.
Duties And Responsibilities
Trial preparation, including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interviews, and witness preparation
Legal and factual research and investigation
Drafting briefs, memos, and client updates
Attendance at depositions, hearings, and mediations
Ability to work in the Chicago loop office and travel as needed
Collaborate closely with national counsel teams and HPY’s attorneys in St. Louis and Detroit
Skills And Educational Requirements
Active Illinois Bar License; Michigan and/or Missouri license preferred
Previous litigation experience, including depositions and courtroom work
Participation in law review and/or moot court is a plus
Excellent academic credentials with strong writing, analytical, and communication skills; writing sample required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
Self-starter with the capacity to handle multiple projects independently
Client-focused mindset
Proactive and receptive to challenges
Flexible and team-oriented work approach
Attention to detail
Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
Curious about current litigation trends and legal opinions
Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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