Commercial Litigation Attorney
Chicago, IL, United States
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking experienced attorneys with Commercial Litigation experience to join its client's Litigation group in Chicago. Litigation attorneys have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, highly experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion
Possesses strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients
Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in litigation
Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services
Manages business and assists in the generation of business through group and individual efforts
Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession
Competencies
Decision Making – actively makes decisions on client matters with consultation of other attorneys
Communication - strong, professional communication, both written and orally to both internal and external clients
Leadership – appropriately delegates tasks
Continuous Learning - actively embraces learning new skills, areas of the law, mastering new technology and sharing with others
Teamwork – cooperatively works as a member of client teams and begins to lead teams in matters
Alignment to Values - Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm's values on a larger scale; influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion; demonstrates respect by providing solutions and support
Required Education : Juris Doctor
Preferred Education : graduate of a Top 25 law school, or a graduate in the top 10% of graduating class from an accredited law school; positions on law school’s premier law journal a plus
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