Associate - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate to join its team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in litigation and a preference for those with judicial clerkship experience. This role requires strong academic credentials and the ability to handle complex, fast-paced legal matters.

Duties

• Manage and execute litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members on case strategy and development.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-6 years of litigation experience.
• Judicial clerkship experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively on complex matters.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

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.