Associate Attorney: Appellate & Trial Practice

Law Office of Michael R. Johnson

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement match

Job summary

The Law Office of Michael R. Johnson LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney in Illinois with 0–3 years of appellate experience.

The successful candidate will begin researching and writing appellate briefs immediately and advance to depositions and trials as opportunities arise. Join a small, collaborative team to handle complex matters in appellate and circuit court work, focusing on civil commitment appeals and related Illinois cases.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Illinois or will be licensed in November.
0–3 years of experience in criminal or civil appellate practice.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong legal writing and research skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Researching and writing appellate briefs.
Conduct direct and cross examinations of witnesses.
Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and provide legal advice to clients.
Draft legal pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
Collaborate to develop legal strategy and prepare for trial and appellate hearings.
Work independently on assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
Maintain accurate and organized case files and documents.
Stay updated with changes in laws and regulations.