Associate Attorney

Career Legal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Career Legal in Chicago seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience. The role involves handling complex disputes across commercial and business litigation, trust and estate controversies, employment matters, and general civil litigation.

The associate will receive immediate file responsibility, regular courtroom experience, and direct mentorship from experienced partners as part of a dynamic boutique practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Illinois Bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong research, writing, oral advocacy and analytical reasoning.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Health and dental insurance benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and client correspondence.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Conduct in-depth legal research, case strategy analyses, and factual investigations.
• Assist in comprehensive trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness examination outlines, and trial attendance.
• Maintain regular direct communication with clients and manage critical litigation deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical reasoning

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

$135,000 – $155,000 (commensurate with experience)

Chicago

A top-tier boutique law firm are actively recruiting a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience. This dynamic practice group handles complex disputes across commercial and business litigation, trust and estate controversies, employment matters, and general civil litigation. The incoming associate will receive immediate hands-on file responsibility, regular courtroom experience, and direct mentorship from experienced partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and client correspondence.
• Handle court appearances, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Conduct in-depth legal research, case strategy analyses, and factual investigations.
• Assist in comprehensive trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness examination outlines, and trial attendance.
• Maintain regular direct communication with clients and manage critical litigation deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active license in good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience within a law firm setting.
• Strong research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical reasoning abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team structure.
• Health and Dental Insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contribution