Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate to join its Litigation group in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to client success and a collaborative approach to legal practice.

Duties

• Represent clients in litigation matters with professionalism and diligence.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in discovery and trial preparation activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in litigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonuses.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.