Associate Attorney

ActiveSoft, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

ActiveSoft, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to advance real courtroom skills, work directly with seasoned trial attorneys, and grow in a firm that rewards performance and offers advancement.

You will manage civil litigation matters through all phases, draft pleadings and discovery, conduct research, take depositions, prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, and appear in court. The role emphasizes mentorship and long‑term career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience in business disputes and real estate disputes preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of a case.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and written discovery.
• Conduct legal research and help develop case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare clients, fact witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Appear in court for hearings, motion practice, and related proceedings.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Deposition practice

Job description

We don't just litigate cases. We take them to trial.

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with a minimum of three years of experience who wants more than a title and a billing target. This is an opportunity to build real courtroom skills, work directly with experienced trial attorneys, and grow in a firm where strong performance is recognized and advancement is real.

Our firm represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation matters with strategic thinking, careful preparation, and a relentless commitment to results. We recently won Firm of the Year from the South Asian Bar Association, and we have a strong, growing reputation for civil litigation across the region. As a firm on the rise, we recently opened a second location in Chicago, adding to our original Schaumburg office. If you want meaningful responsibility, direct mentorship, substantive litigation work, and a long-term path forward, this is the role to accelerate your career.

What You Will Do

• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of a case
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and written discovery
• Conduct legal research and help develop case strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare clients, fact witnesses, and experts for hearings, mediation, and trial
• Appear in court for hearings, motion practice, and related proceedings
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Work closely with partners on litigation strategy and case development

Our matters include business disputes, contract claims, construction-related disputes, real estate-related disputes, and other complex civil litigation.

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 3–5 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience in business disputes, contract claims, construction-related disputes, and real estate-related disputes is preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and court appearances
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong organizational ability
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work independently when needed

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Many firms promise hands-on experience and mentorship. Few offer both in a meaningful way.

You will work closely with experienced litigators who actually try cases. You will receive practical guidance, direct feedback, and substantive opportunities that help build real advocacy skills. We believe strong litigators are developed through experience, preparation, accountability, and repetition, and that belief shapes how we train attorneys.

We have also intentionally kept our annual billable requirement lower than many firms. Our target is 1700 billable hours, which gives attorneys room to prepare thoroughly, take ownership of their matters, and continue developing as litigators.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• 15% bonus after 1800 billable hours, plus potential for additional merit-based bonus(es)
• $10,000 sign-on bonus (for direct hires)
• $4,000 after 90 days; $6,000 after 1 year of employment
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan (with employer contribution beginning after 2 years of employment)
• Tiered PTO + 11 additional paid holidays
• Generous paid parental leave for new parents
• CLE support and investment in continuing professional development

Hybrid Schedule

We value in-person collaboration, training, and teamwork, while recognizing that flexibility matters. Therefore, after successful completion of onboarding, attorneys in this role are eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Growth Path

This is a long-term opportunity for the right attorney. As your skills, judgment, client management ability, and case responsibility grow, so will your opportunities. Attorneys who demonstrate strong legal ability, initiative, sound judgment, and a commitment to the firm's long-term success will have a clear path to advancement, including consideration for partnership after five years.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in exploring, I’d be happy to share more details and discuss next steps.