Associate Attorney and Senior Associate

Gunty, McCarthy & Moore LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Hybrid Schedule

Bonus Targets

Job summary

Gunty, McCarthy & Moore LLC in downtown Chicago seeks an Associate Attorney or Senior Associate with 4–7 years of civil litigation and trial experience to join our team. You will manage matters from inception through resolution and work closely with seasoned partners on diverse litigation matters.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, exposure to sophisticated clients and complex cases, and the opportunity to develop trial skills in a collegial environment with independence to drive your

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in civil litigation and trial work.
• Active Illinois law license required.
• Missouri or Indiana license is a plus but not required.
• Excellent courtroom and trial skills preferred.
• Comfort using new technology tools in daily practice.
• Substantial legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Strong work ethic and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct trials in Illinois.
• Manage and assist with all aspects of civil litigation from case inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and provide thoughtful analysis of complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, contracts, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Work closely with partners on complex and challenging litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other professionals.
• Provide clients with practical, timely, and effective legal advice and reporting.
• Utilize exciting new technology and tools to better represent clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial work

Legal research

Client communication

Independent work

Team player

Tech savvy

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Our established Chicago defense firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney and Senior Associate with 4–7 years of civil litigation and trial experience to join our downtown Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys hands-on litigation, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to take an active role in cases from start to finish. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys on a diverse range of civil litigation matters while having the opportunity to develop and expand their litigation and trial skills. We pride ourselves on maintaining a professional, collegial, and collaborative work environment where attorneys are supported in their practice while also given the independence to take ownership of their work.

What You'll Do

• Prepare for and conduct trials in Illinois.
• Manage and assist with all aspects of civil litigation from case inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and provide thoughtful analysis of complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, contracts, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Represent clients at court hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Work closely with partners on complex and challenging litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other professionals.
• Provide clients with practical, timely, and effective legal advice and reporting.
• Utilize exciting new technology and tools to better represent clients.

What We're Looking For

• 4–7 years of experience in civil litigation and trial work.
• Active Illinois law license required.
• Missouri or Indiana law license is a plus but not required.
• Excellent court room and trial skills preferred
• Candidates who are comfortable and excited to use new technology tools in daily practice
• Substantial legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player.
• Strong work ethic and sound judgment.

What We Offer

• Meaningful opportunities to utilize litigation and trial skills
• Hybrid technology friendly work schedule
• Reasonable billing targets and bonus targets
• Excellent office environment
• Amazing new office location and building amenities
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Professional and collegial work environment
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients

Why Join Us?

If you're looking for a firm where you can build your skills, take on meaningful responsibility, work alongside experienced litigators, and be part of a supportive team, we'd like to hear from you.