Accident Defense Litigation Associate

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, a national law firm with offices located in major cities throughout the United States, is looking for an attorney with 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation for an associate position in the Firm’s Highway Accident, Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Defense Litigation practice in its Chicago, Illinois office. The attorney may be actively involved in all phases of written discovery, research and case analysis, depositions, handling court appearances, and briefing and motion practice in state and federal court.

Skills and Requirements

• Admittance to the Illinois bar.
• 1-4 years of experience in civil litigation is required.
• Previous experience in the transportation industry and/or defending personal injury, property damage or subrogation claims is preferred.

Firm Benefits

The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/HSA, dental, vision, life, disability, family care leave, 401k/profit sharing retirement package and pet insurance. Employees are also eligible to work a hybrid schedule of three days in the office with up to two days per week working from home. The Firm will supply the necessary computer and accessory equipment to facilitate this hybrid work schedule.

Firm Culture

The Firm has a collaborative, team culture that fosters support among peers and collegiality between assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and managers. We have a welcoming, equitable workplace with an open-door policy. The Firm was named Top 30 in Client Service in 2016, Indy Star Top Workplaces for 7 consecutive years, and Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in 2022.

About the Firm

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary serves the legal and business needs of the transportation industry on a full-service basis. Our legal team is experienced in not only regulatory compliance, but also business structuring and transactions, litigation, insurance, labor and employment, highway accident defense, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, workers' compensation, logistics, driver leasing, warehousing, private fleet operations, outsourcing, and customs. We also represent clients in a variety of other related industries, including those that provide services or products in insurance, alternative workforce strategies, construction and real estate development, manufacturing, retail goods, and professional services. With our principal office in Indianapolis and other offices located coast to coast, we are easily accessible to clients nationwide.

Please send resumes and sample writing to [email protected]. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. An Equal Opportunity Employer.