Associate Attorney

Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipe Lyons in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience. The position offers immediate opportunities to represent sophisticated clients in complex matters and exposure to a broad range of cases.

Associates handle 10-15 cases at various stages, from pre-suit investigations through trial, and work closely with partners. The firm emphasizes development and a clear path to partnership within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Experience answering written discovery.
• Experience attending court and arguing dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions.

Responsibilities

• Represent sophisticated clients in complex civil litigation.
• Handle 10-15 cases in various stages of litigation, from pre-suit to trial.
• Work across construction, product liability, professional liability, transportation, commercial and general liability litigation.

Skills

Pleadings & Motions

Depositions

Written Discovery

Civil Litigation

Oral Arguments

Education

Illinois license to practice

Job description

Lipe Lyons is a civil litigation firm in Chicago that is looking for an associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. The firm is growing organically thanks to increased work from both existing and new clients. The position will provide immediate and substantial opportunities to represent sophisticated clients in complex civil litigation. Associates are typically assigned 10-15 cases in various stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations to trial.

The associate will be involved in construction, product liability, professional liability, transportation, commercial, and general liability litigation. Qualified candidates will be licensed to practice in Illinois. An ideal candidate will have practical experience drafting pleadings and motions, answering written discovery, attending court and arguing dispositive motions, and taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions.

Lipe Lyons is a highly collaborative firm. Associate attorneys work closely with more senior associates and partners on a daily basis. The firm actively fosters business development by younger attorneys. All associates have a clearly defined and realistic path to partnership.

The firm is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, culture, religion, beliefs, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, abilities, genetic information, or any other characteristics. It strives to attract, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds in order to create an environment that benefits both the firm and its clients.