Senior Career Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Career Associate in Chicago, IL, with over 8 years of civil litigation experience to support its litigation teams. This role involves working on a large docket of cases for a major technology company, with opportunities in financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security litigation.

Duties

• Develop case strategy and drive fact development efforts.
• Draft motions to dismiss and other litigation documents.
• Engage in discovery and e-discovery tasks.
• Manage cases and projects, ensuring proactive deadline management.
• Participate in oral arguments to build client confidence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of complex civil litigation experience.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials.
• Proficiency in case and project management.
• Ability to work on leanly staffed teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.