Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Chicago, IL. This role offers significant courtroom and client exposure within a collaborative team handling sophisticated insurance matters. The position is based in Chicago with potential for remote work depending on the candidate's location.

Duties

• Communicate regularly with clients and develop relationships over time.
• Advise clients on case status, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, and status reports.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions and engage in motion practice.
• Appear in court for hearings and other proceedings.

Requirements

• Active license and good standing with the Illinois or Indiana State Bar.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience preferred; first-year attorneys with prior civil litigation exposure or comparable experience will also be considered.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Careful attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or Indiana.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

This firm is headquartered in Chicago, but has offices in New York, New Jersey, and Southern California, and London. The firm also has affiliates in Paris, Rome, Brussels, and Dusseldorf. This firm has been in operation for eight decades, and they take great pride in their history of service and their hard work. This firm's culture is based upon the idea that client needs, both in the boardroom and the courtroom, are the biggest priority. The attorneys of this firm are experienced in a wide range of areas, offering several different areas of practice to their clients.