Associate Attorney

Cremer Law, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cremer Law, LLC is a Chicago-based litigation-focused firm serving business and insurance clients nationwide since 1995. The Associate Attorney will handle cases from investigation through resolution, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses, and assisting with depositions.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago, IL with in-office and WFH flexibility.

Qualifikationen

• Proficiency in legal Research, including case law analysis, statutory interpretation, and drafting research memoranda.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Illinois (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Experience or interest in civil litigation, insurance defense, or commercial disputes; trial or courtroom exposure is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Conduct legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulatory analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Assist with deposition preparation, witness interviews, and evidence review.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to manage cases from investigation to resolution.

Kenntnisse

Legal Research

Case law analysis

Statutory interpretation

Drafting memoranda

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Illinois bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Cremer Law, LLC is a litigation-focused firm that has served the business and insurance communities since 1995. Based in Chicago, the firm represents clients nationwide in high-stakes lawsuits involving catastrophic losses and significant financial exposure. Its attorneys appear in state and federal courts across the United States on behalf of manufacturers, contractors, hotels, retailers, insurers, and a wide range of businesses. Cremer Law also offers specialized experience in representing foreign corporations sued in the United States, navigating cultural and legal differences to effectively defend clients in courtrooms across the country.

Role Description

The Associate Attorney will support the firm's litigation practice by managing cases from initial investigation through resolution in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses, and assisting with deposition preparation, witness interviews, and evidence review. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Chicago, IL, with a mix of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in legal Research, including case law analysis, statutory interpretation, and drafting research memoranda.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in Illinois (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Experience or interest in civil litigation, insurance defense, or commercial disputes; trial or courtroom exposure is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.