ASSOCIATE – DISPUTE RESOLUTION DEPARTMENT POSITION

 

  • A lawyer’s lawyer: LOVES depositions, court, briefing, trial, etc.
  • Experience practicing design and construction law
  • Some 1st Chair mediation, arbitration, and litigation experience
  • Some experience: Law and Chancery Divisions, Cook County Circuit Court
  • Some experience: arbitration and mediation through AAA, JAMS, etc.
  • Some knowledge and experience with Illinois mechanics lien claims
  • Substantial acumen around electronic discovery, implementing litigation holds
  • Ability to execute routine litigation tasks minimal oversight  
  • Ability to execute on agreed strategies/tactics with minimal oversight 
  • Ability to successfully manage client relationships with partner oversight 
  • Enthusiasm for documenting repeatable processes (mandatory)
  • Substantial acumen for adopting, successfully using new technology
  • Demonstrated past commitment to continual learning and growth
  • Demonstrated, insatiable hunger to maximize your compensation 
  • License to practice law in Illinois (good standing)

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All candidates are expected to preserve client confidentiality (no exceptions). A background security investigation and/or workplace assessments might be required. Candidates might be asked to serve as an independent contractor (1099) for an initial period before transitioning to a firm employee (W2). 

We are a COVID-conscious office that abides by CDC guidelines. We all employees must fully vaccinated, on an ongoing basis, against COVID-19 unless we grant an exemption to this requirement (requests for reasonable accommodations for medical, religious or similar reasons will be considered).

Baker Law Group is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Baker Law Group, please call 866-627-4422 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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