Associate Attorney - Lung Cancer Team

The Gori Law Firm Associate Attorney – Lung Cancer Team Job Description Position Title: Associate Attorney – Lung Cancer Team Reports To: Lung Cancer Team Supervisor Position: Full Time; Salary Exempt Overall Descriptions of the Position: An associate attorney at The Gori Law Firm files legal complaints, offers legal advice, prepares legal documents and represents clients diagnosed with an asbestos related disease.
Position Requirements: Proficient in MS Office Applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Self-motivated and well-organized Ability to problem solve and strategize Compassion for helping terminally sick clients Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status Position Duties (including, but not limited to): Assist Supervising Attorney with case work up and motions Conduct client and witness interviews to obtain and evaluate information Depose witnesses and clients Appear in court as needed Assist with Plaintiff’s discovery preparation Assist in returning and responding to client and defense counsel communication Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records Delegate assignments to team paralegals and legal assistants Education, Certificates and Licenses: Licensed to practice Law in the State of Illinois Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.