Huck Bouma, PC, a leading western suburban Chicago law firm, has an immediate need at its Wheaton, Illinois location for a Litigation attorney to join its Litigation Department.
Huck Bouma, P.C. seeks an associate for its litigation department with 1-3 years experience.
- Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities: work with partners in complex commercial litigation matters, including meeting with clients, drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, propounding and responding to discovery, conducting research, writing motions, making court appearances, arguing motions, participating in trials, interviewing witnesses, drafting agreements, negotiating settlements, attending mediations, assisting with trials and arbitrations.
Successful applicants will have:
Excellent communication and writing skills.
*Strong work ethic and reliability a must.
*Exemplary client service skills with
prompt response levels.
*1-3 years of experience as a licensed attorney.
*Detail oriented with strong drafting and negotiating skills and
the ability to communicate legal subject matter to non-attorneys.
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,
legal judgment and strategic thinking.
*Ability to manage workflow independently to meet firm deadlines
while achieving business and risk management objectives.
Must be licensed in Illinois, and admitted to practice in both state and federal court.
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample and salary requirements to attorneys@huckbouma.com
Equal Opportunity Employer – Only those candidates being offered an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
