Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation

O'Hagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid parental leave

Formal mentorship and training programs

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer seeks a litigation associate for its Chicago office, requiring at least 5 years of civil litigation experience, particularly in construction litigation and professional liability defense. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and involves direct client interaction on complex legal matters. The ideal candidate will have outstanding analytical skills, be licensed to practice law in Illinois, and thrive in a collegial environment. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are provided, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in construction litigation and/or professional liability defense.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters.
• Assume responsibility for matters and interact directly with clients.
• Participate in formal mentorship, training, and development programs.

Skills

Outstanding writing skills

Research and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Job description

O’Hagan Meyer’s Chicago office is seeking a litigation associate with at least five (5) years of experience to join its Design Professional and Construction Groups. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of civil litigation matters involving cutting-edge topics and sophisticated, interesting clients.

O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify. O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in construction litigation and/or professional liability defense.

• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills, as well as strong academic credentials.
• The ideal candidate will also be highly motivated to be part of a busy national practice, demonstrate initiative, assume responsibility for matters, and possess the interpersonal and communication skills to work well as part of a large, collaborative team.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in IL.

• Flexible hybrid schedule.

• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

Salary Range: $115,000 to $190,000