Associate Attorney

Job Description

Description

Rusin Law, Ltd. is an established and successful insurance defense law firm based in downtown Chicago representing corporate employers, municipalities and insurance carriers in Workers’ Compensation, OSHA, personal injury, third party liability and lien recovery matters.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for an Associate Attorney opening in our Workers’ Compensation Department. 1-5 years of relevant experience is preferred but we will train the right inexperienced candidate.

Qualifications

Litigate workers’ compensation cases at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission

Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with clients

Assist with the investigation of accidents and issues

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents

Negotiate settlements on behalf of the employer

License

Illinois (Required/good standing)

Benefits

Competitive salary and yearly incentive based bonuses

Remote/Hybrid Work

Generous Vacation, Sick & Personal Time Off, as well as Parental Leave

Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance & Coverage

Life & Accidental Insurance & Coverage

Commuter Benefits & Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plans with Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Benefit Eligibility Requirements

Participation in certain benefits and compensation programs is subject to specific eligibility criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Rusin Law is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.

Full-time

Hybrid remote