Associate - Litigation and Trial

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in MDL and/or consumer class action litigation for its Chicago, IL office. The role involves working within the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, handling significant and high-stakes disputes across various industries.

Duties

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to client objectives.
• Engage in trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Collaborate with a global team of seasoned litigators.
• Evaluate early exit options to minimize costs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in MDL and/or consumer class action litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Support for family building and caregiving.
• Resources for financial planning and retirement savings.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.