Associate Attorney
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in Detroit. At Hawkins Parnell & Young, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of cases and to make court appearances as part of a team of seasoned attorneys handling toxic tort cases and civil litigation.
The ideal candidate will have experience drafting critical motions and written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and participating in pretrial motions and discovery disputes.
What You Will Be Doing
- Managing a caseload of litigated claims by preparing them for trial, including developing case-specific defense strategies
- Attending depositions, hearings, and/or mediations
- Analyzing discovery, medical records, expert defense strategy, and motion practice
- Researching legal issues and investigating people, businesses, and worksites
- Drafting of briefs, memos, and client updates
What You Need to Bring
- Actively licensed and in good standing with the State of Illinois
- 3 - 6 years’ experience in defense litigation, with toxic tort experience a plus
- Substantial deposition experience
- Ability to thrive in a high-paced environment, requiring exceptional organizational skills, juggling priorities, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Client-focused mentality
- Must be a self-starter who can handle multiple projects with competing priorities and understand the importance of deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly and independently within a strong team
What You Will Receive
- Competitive compensation including potential quarterly bonuses, year-end bonuses, and referral incentives
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Mentorship by experienced partners
- Camaraderie through work and social activities with the firm’s local and national attorneys
- Allowance for CLE travel and bar expenses paid by the firm
- Marketing allowance
- 401K plan
- Health & welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans available
- HSA and FSA plans
- Company provided life insurance
- Company paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
To be considered for this position, attach a writing sample to your application.
Why Hawkins Parnell & Young?
Hawkins Parnell is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including half of the Fortune 500. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.
Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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