Mid- to Senior-level Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Mid- to Senior-level Associate Attorney for their Chicago office. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of litigation experience and possess strong leadership abilities, client management skills, and attention to detail. Admission to practice in the state of the assigned office location is required.

Duties:

• Manage a broad range of civil litigation, government enforcement, and internal and external investigation matters
• Lead complex commercial and securities litigation matters and/or government enforcement matters
• Handle SEC inquiries, examinations, and enforcement actions
• Provide excellent attention to detail in all tasks
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities and team-oriented approach
• Manage client relationships effectively

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice, and in good standing, in the state of IL
• 5-7 years of litigation experience
• Experience managing SEC inquiries, examinations, and enforcement actions (preferred)
• Impressive academic credentials
• Strong writing, analytical, and verbal communication skills

Skills:

• Litigation management
• Legal research and analysis
• Client management
• Attention to detail
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication

This distinguished law firm was established more than 140 years ago and employs a significantly large team of highly skilled attorneys. The firm has several law offices located across the U.S. and abroad. A few of the firm's key practice areas are antitrust law, intellectual property law, and litigation. This law practice is actively involved in pro bono efforts and committed to maintaining diversity at the workplace.