Associate Attorney

Are you an ambitious Associate Attorney with a passion for insurance coverage and commercial litigation? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? If so, HeplerBroom LLC, a premier defense firm, wants YOU to join our esteemed team in Chicago, IL! We're on the lookout for a dedicated legal professional with 3+ years of experience to bring their expertise to our growing practice. Enjoy being part of a supportive and innovative legal powerhouse. Elevate your career with HeplerBroom LLC-where your talent meets unparalleled opportunity!

As an Associate Attorney at HeplerBroom, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting partners in managing insurance, personal injury, premises, insurance broker E&O, municipal, and coverage defense practices.
• Defending case files from inception through trial.
• Handling depositions of parties, witnesses, treating physicians, and experts.
• Drafting and arguing routine and substantive motions.
• Attending court hearings in various counties and courthouses, as well as via Zoom.
• Preparing status and trial strategy reports for clients.
• Conducting examinations under oath, performing ancillary legal research, and authoring coverage opinions for claims adjusting personnel and in-house counsel.
• Drafting and prosecuting declaratory judgment actions on insurance coverage questions and defending contractual and extracontractual coverage actions.
• Managing all aspects of discovery, including drafting and answering interrogatories, production requests, and requests to admit.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Legal Qualifications:
  • Good standing with the Illinois bar; Indiana license preferred but not required.
  • Experience in Illinois state and federal courts, including the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
• Skills and Experience:
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Willingness to proactively seek guidance with work tasks when necessary.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Deposition experience (preferred).
  • Meaningful litigation experience (preferred).

HeplerBroom offers numerous benefits and opportunities, including:

• HeplerBroom offers a competitive compensation package; competitive base salary, which is reviewed annually; associate bonus program, which pays throughout the year; and year-end bonus to recognize non-billable efforts, including pro bono work, professional development, business development efforts, etc.
• The firm also offers hybrid work arrangements and a development-focused culture, which includes in house CLE programs, legal association membership support, structured associate mentor program, community service involvement, and experience-driven development opportunities.
• In addition, the firm offers multiple health benefit options and generous matching 401K and profit-sharing programs.
• The firm has recruited and trained highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic attorneys and staff. Our clients expect and receive the highest level of individual service, creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and sound judgment. Our high expectations of our staff offer the opportunity to make a difference with our clients and immediately contribute to the team.