Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A respected regional law firm with offices in Illinois and Missouri is seeking a motivated and experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join its litigation practice group. This is a shareholder-track position that offers meaningful professional growth, merit-based bonuses, and a collaborative environment handling complex litigation matters across multiple disciplines.

Location

• Belleville, IL

Duties

• Manage litigation matters across areas such as personal injury, product liability, commercial and construction litigation, employment law, and workers’ compensation

• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda

• Conduct legal research and manage complex discovery

• Attend and argue motions in court, participate in hearings and depositions

• Collaborate with a litigation team to support strategic case development

• Assist with trial preparation and overall case management

Requirements

• 3–7 years of substantive litigation experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage cases from inception through resolution

• Experience in motion practice and courtroom appearances

• Proven success managing discovery and drafting pleadings

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or Missouri

• Willingness to obtain reciprocal licensure in the other state if not already held

Skills

• Strong research and legal writing abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and analytical capabilities

• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment

• Detail-oriented with sound judgment and case management skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Merit-based bonus structure tied to productivity and performance

• Shareholder-track advancement opportunity

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Professional development support

This Illinois based law firm has been practicing and offering legal solutions to its clients for over 30 years. Their areas of concentration include banking, taxation, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, real estate, mediation, estate planning, and employee benefits, among others. The firm offers excellent pay packages and many growth opportunities to its members, both at an individual and firm level. Some of the benefits include training and mentoring programs, pursuing legal education (both in-house or outside), supporting personal practice development, offering support for community activities, and providing tuition assistance for members who want to pursue an LL.M. degree in Taxation.