Attorney

We are looking for a dedicated Associate Deposition Attorney to join our legal team in Edwardsville, Illinois. In this role, you will represent clients impacted by asbestos exposure, manage case preparation, and oversee depositions. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by advocating for individuals facing serious health challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients suffering from asbestos-related injuries, ensuring their cases are handled with care and professionalism.
• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare assigned asbestos disease cases, working effectively within a team environment.
• Travel extensively, approximately 80% of the time, to meet clients, witnesses, and gather critical information.
• Conduct thorough reviews of records including Social Security, medical, military, and union documentation to support case development.
• Plan and execute depositions of fact witnesses, ensuring all testimonies are accurately summarized.
• Support clients compassionately, adapting to their needs and health circumstances.
• Perform legal research and writing to strengthen case arguments and documentation.
• Maintain organizational skills to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with clients, witnesses, and team members.
• Stay informed about industrial and medical information relevant to asbestos litigation.
• Possess 2-10 years of experience as an attorney, with a preference for personal injury or asbestos litigation expertise.
• Hold a license to practice law in Illinois and successfully complete all pre-employment requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in legal procedures related to case signups, depositions, and testimony.
• Exhibit strong skills in legal research, writing, and the use of Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Show compassion and understanding for clients facing serious illnesses.
• Be self-motivated, well-organized, and capable of problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Adapt to client needs based on health status and maintain a responsive approach to case management. Benefits: Generous package including medical, dental and vision

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