Associate Attorney

Kelleher & Holland LLC; Ela Township (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is seeking an entry-level Litigation Attorney to join our North Barrington, Illinois office. This full-time, in-person role targets candidates with 1–3 years of litigation experience and an active Illinois license.

You will work closely with senior attorneys, handling research, writing, and courtroom tasks, while developing your litigation foundation. The position offers mentorship from experienced litigators and exposure to diverse civil disputes, with a clear path to

Qualifications

• Active Illinois license to practice law
• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Eagerness to learn and take on increasing case responsibility over time

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and other court filings
• Assist with written discovery and deposition preparation
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and mediations alongside senior attorneys
• Support case strategy and client communications under attorney supervision
• Help manage case files, deadlines, and court filings

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Client communications

Courtroom fundamentals

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Description

Litigation Attorney (Entry-Level) - North Barrington, Illinois Office

(Full-Time | In-Person)

Illinois Licensed | Civil Litigation Focus | 1-3 Years' Experience

This is a strong opportunity for an early-career litigator to build a foundation in civil litigation alongside experienced attorneys, with real casework from day one and a clear path to growing responsibility.

About Us:

Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a growing litigation practice handling a wide range of complex civil disputes. We're seeking an entry-level Litigation Attorney to support our team on matters outside of the personal injury and contingent-fee space, with the opportunity to develop hands-on litigation skills under the mentorship of senior attorneys.

Position Overview:

The Litigation Attorney will work closely with senior attorneys and partners across all stages of litigation, taking on increasing case responsibility as skills develop. This role is ideal for a recently admitted attorney with 1-3 years of litigation experience who is eager to build strong research, writing, and courtroom fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and other court filings
• Assist with written discovery and deposition preparation
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and mediations alongside senior attorneys
• Support case strategy and client communications under attorney supervision
• Help manage case files, deadlines, and court filings

Why Join Us:

• Direct mentorship from experienced litigators
• A structured path to growing case responsibility
• A collaborative, team-based culture that invests in early-career development
• Access to resources across a wide range of practice areas and jurisdictions

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus
• 1-3 years of litigation experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Eagerness to learn and take on increasing case responsibility over time