Associate - Litigation and Trial - Supreme Court and Appellate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its Supreme Court and Appellate Practice in Chicago, IL. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes appeals, key trial-court motions, and legal strategy with a nationally recognized team.

Duties

• Collaborate with trial teams to frame and preserve issues for appeal.
• Craft merits and amicus briefs for appellate cases.
• Engage in complex litigation and dispositive motions in lower courts.
• Represent clients in high-profile pro bono matters.

Requirements

• Completion of an appellate clerkship.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Experience in appellate litigation at a firm or in government service preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and savings support.

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.