Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced and motivated litigation associate for its Belleville, IL office. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of substantive experience in various litigation matters, including personal injury, product liability, commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment law, and workers' compensation.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Manage discovery processes.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Participate in courtroom proceedings.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Member of the Illinois bar.
• Willingness to obtain a Missouri license if not already held.

Education

• Strong academic qualifications.

Certifications

• Illinois bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity for growth.
• Merit-based bonus system.

This Illinois based law firm has been practicing and offering legal solutions to its clients for over 30 years. Their areas of concentration include banking, taxation, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, real estate, mediation, estate planning, and employee benefits, among others. The firm offers excellent pay packages and many growth opportunities to its members, both at an individual and firm level. Some of the benefits include training and mentoring programs, pursuing legal education (both in-house or outside), supporting personal practice development, offering support for community activities, and providing tuition assistance for members who want to pursue an LL.M. degree in Taxation.