Associate Attorney

W3Global; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing law firm in Schaumburg, IL, is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in civil litigation. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience and be passionate about providing exceptional legal representation. This role offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a balanced approach to work and life.

Benefits

Competitive PTO and holiday schedule

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Access to on-site gym

Performance-based bonus structure

Mentorship and trial opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in civil litigation, law firm experience preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent verbal advocacy and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation cases including contract disputes.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and assist in trial preparation.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Verbal Advocacy

Negotiation Skills

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

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Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Schaumburg, IL

About The Job

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Are you a skilled and ambitious litigator looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Client, a dynamic and growing law firm, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering strategic and results-driven legal representation, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As an Associate Attorney at Client., you will play a key role in advocating for our clients and handling complex civil litigation matters from inception to resolution. Your responsibilities will include:

Case Management & Litigation

Handle civil litigation cases, including contract disputes, business litigation, construction law, and trade secret matters.

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.

Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and argue motions in court.

Manage client relationships, ensuring consistent communication and case updates.

Trial Preparation & Court Appearances

Assist in trial preparation, including drafting trial briefs, witness outlines, and exhibit lists.

Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.

Strategic Legal Analysis & Client Counseling

Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on litigation risks and case strategy.

Analyze case law and develop innovative legal arguments to advocate for client interests.

Who You Are

We're looking for an attorney who is not only experienced but also passionate about litigation and dedicated to achieving the best results for clients. The ideal candidate will have:

2-3 years of experience in civil litigation (law firm experience preferred).

Strong Legal Research And Writing Skills.

Experience handling depositions, motions, and court appearances.

Excellent verbal advocacy and negotiation skills.

A proactive and detail-oriented approach to case management.

Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

Illinois Bar admission and in good standing.

Why Join Us?

Client offers the benefits of a small firm environment, including opportunities for growth, a rewarding legal career, and an attainable work-life balance with reasonable billable hour expectations.

Here's What We Offer

Incentive Structure: A competitive performance-based bonus structure tied to billable hour requirements.

Professional Development: Hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and trial opportunities.

Collaborative Team Environment: Work with experienced attorneys in a supportive and driven team.

Work-Life Balance: We value efficiency and productivity without unnecessary long hours, and we have a competitive PTO and holiday schedule.

Health & Wellness Benefits: We offer health, vision, and dental insurance, along with access to an on-site gym.

Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401(k) plan to help you save for your long-term financial goals.

Client is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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