Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Courtroom exposure

No billable hours

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Naperville, IL is seeking an Associate Attorney to gain substantial courtroom experience with regular court appearances and management of a contested litigation queue.

The role offers comprehensive exposure to court procedures and the litigation process without billable hour requirements, with duties spanning from pleadings to trials and arbitrations.

Qualifications

• Must have Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar.
• Additional licenses in other states are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court for the firm at least three days per week.
• Review new claims to ensure compliance.
• Review and sign off on pleadings for court filings.
• Draft various motions and responses to contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Independent decision-making

Courtroom experience

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Collection Master

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Naperville, IL. This role offers substantial courtroom experience, involving regular court appearances and management of a contested litigation queue. The position provides an opportunity to gain comprehensive knowledge of court procedures and the litigation process without billable hour requirements.

Duties

• Appear in court for the firm at least three days per week.
• Review new claims to ensure compliance.
• Review and sign off on pleadings for court filings.
• Draft various motions and responses to contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar.
• Additional licenses in other states are valuable.

Education

• Juris Doctorate

Certifications

• Admittance to Illinois Bar

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Collection Master or similar case management systems preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups and court officials.
• Independent decision-making and detail-oriented.

Benefits

Gain substantial courtroom experience. No billable hour requirements.