Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join its team in Chicago, Illinois, or Denver, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, including drafting legal documents and preparing for trial. This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule and the opportunity for significant client interaction and professional growth.

Duties

• Research and write legal memoranda.
• Draft complaints, motions, and written discovery.
• Respond to discovery, including e-discovery matters.
• Take depositions and prepare for trial.
• Engage in direct client interaction and business development.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in commercial, real estate, employment, UCC, and construction litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Federal or state clerkship is a plus.
• Licensed in Illinois or eligible for Illinois bar admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or eligible for admission.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams.
• Confidence in client interactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional and business development opportunities.
• Healthcare, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k and profit sharing.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick time.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs.
• Hybrid in-office/remote role.

This international law firm has 20 offices with over 900 attorneys on its team. Its service areas include financial services litigation, technology and outsourcing, healthcare law, government, criminal and regulatory investigations, real estate and land use, environmental, energy law, insolvency and restructuring, product liability and mass torts, corporate, private wealth services, employee benefits, banking and finance, patents, labor and employment, intellectual property, class action and antitrust and trade regulation.