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Pernini Legal, LLC

Attorney - Professional Liability (Architects & Engineers Claim

Pernini Legal, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60604

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PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ATTORNEY (ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS CLAIMS) Location: Chicago, IL

Our client, a prestigious law firm recognized in the 2024 edition of

Best Law Firms

, is seeking a highly-motivated

Professional Liability Litigation

Associate Attorney

to join their team in

Chicago (link removed)

Candidate Profile:

JD

from a top-tier law school with a

strong academic record (link removed)>

Active Bar Admission in Illinois (link removed)>

3+ years

of substantive

litigation

experience

defending professional liability claims

involving

Architects & Engineers

and

construction defects (link removed)>

Insurance defense

experience is

advantageous (link removed)>

Familiarity with

second-chairing trials ,

depositions

and/or

evidentiary hearings (link removed)>

Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, with the ability to draft persuasive and clear

pleadings ,

motions ,

briefs ,

mediation statements ,

orders and settlement agreements (link removed)>

Experience conducting

large-scale document reviews

and

productions (link removed)>

Comfortable

communicating with opposing counsel

and working

directly with clients (link removed)>

Highly motivated, with the initiative to take on

significant case responsibility (link removed)>

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

Defend architects and engineers in professional liability claims and construction defects.

Manage multiple professional liability matters simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Draft and argue motions, attend depositions, and participate in trial preparation.

Work directly with clients, communicate with opposing counsel, and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy.

Manage discovery, including document production and review.

Conduct large-scale document reviews and productions.

Build relationships with the firm's existing clients and develop new client relationships and business.

Why Join Us? This role offers a dynamic and engaging work environment with a flexible

hybrid

schedule. The firm is known for its

low turnover , collegial and collaborative culture, and commitment to

professional growth

through comprehensive training, development, and mentorship programs.

Competitive compensation , with a salary range of

$120,000 to $190,000 , multiple annual

bonus opportunities , and a

robust benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and paid parental leavemake this an excellent opportunity for advancing your career while maintaining a balanced life.

Application Requirements: Interested candidates should submit a

resume , copy of their

law school

transcript , a

writing sample , and

cover letter including salary expectations (link removed)>

Our client is an

Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>

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