What are the responsibilities and job description for the Worker's Comp Associate Attorney position at Evans & Dixon?
Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add a newly licensed Illinois attorney in our Chicago and Joliet offices to join our growing Worker's Compensation practice. You will have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by highly experienced Workers' Compensation Attorneys. You will learn different aspects of workers' compensation, perform substantive legal research, hone medical knowledge to assist in litigation, appear for pre-trials, case management conferences, and work towards building your own case load. You will have paid on the job training in handling a case, case management, courtroom appearances, and even arbitration hearings and appeals within the Court system. Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. An ideal candidate will be someone committed to working hard toward building a career and becoming part of our multistate 110 attorney firm while embracing our small office mentality of congeniality among colleagues.
What we're looking for:
- Zero to three plus years of experience in the legal field
- Basic and/or working knowledge of Worker's Compensation law and hearings
- Strong analytical, communication and people skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and juggle multiple deadlines
- Excellent negotiation, written and oral communication skills
Education and Qualifications:
- A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Actively licensed in Illinois or Indiana, or the ability to become licensed to practice in Illinois or Indiana
About Us:
Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, AD&D, Specified Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
