Associate Attorney - Deposition

The Gori Law Firm Associate Deposition Attorney Employee Job Description Job Title: Associate Deposition Attorney Department: Deposition Team Reports To: Supervising Attorney Position Details: Full Time; Salary Exempt Supervisor Role: No Overall Descriptions of the Position: An associate attorney at The Gori Law Firm is responsible for representing clients injured by asbestos, working up assigned asbestos disease cases, conducting depositions, as well as interviewing and meeting potential clients and witnesses.

Skills & Abilities: 2-10 years of attorney experience—deposition or trial experience preferred Competent to Expert knowledge and demonstrated competency in the following: Legal procedures and processes regarding case sign ups, depositions and testimony Legal research and writing MS Office Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Self-motivated and well-organized Ability to problem solve and strategize Ability to learn and retain industrial and medical information Compassion for helping terminally sick clients Adaptable and responsive to client needs based on health status Position Duties (including, but not limited to): Represent clients injured by exposure to asbestos Prepare assigned asbestos disease cases in a team environment 80% travel time to meet clients, potential clients, and other witnesses across the United States Conduct client and witness interviews, both in person and on the phone, to obtain and evaluate information Gather and analyze information by examining records such as Social Security, Medical, Military, and Union records Prepare and conduct depositions of fact witnesses Summarize testimony from fact witness depositions Education, Certificates and Licenses: Licensed to Practice Law in Illinois Must be able to pass pre-employment background check Salary and Benefits Benefits package include Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental and Orthodontia Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Continuing Education, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Free Gym Access Salary range $65,000-$95,000/year