Associate Attorney - Chicago, IL

Meagher + Geer, PLLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Meagher + Geer, PLLP in Chicago, IL seeks a skilled Litigation Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong civil litigation background with insurance defense exposure in auto liability, construction, insurance coverage, premises liability, or professional liability.

You will manage all aspects of litigation, draft documents, handle discovery and depositions, and communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of litigation experience and strong academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois; civil and insurance defense exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of litigation from pleadings to depositions.
• Draft legal documents and manage discovery
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Drafting pleadings

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Meagher + Geer is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our Chicago, IL team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation with experience in insurance defense in auto liability, construction, insurance coverage, premises liability, and/or professional liability defense.

This role involves handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, discovery, and depositions, communicating effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

Applicants should have outstanding academic credentials and strong analytical, writing, and persuasive speaking skills. The successful candidate will have passed the bar and be licensed to practice in Illinois. Litigation experience, court of appeals or judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

At Meagher + Geer, we are committed to diversity within the legal profession. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply for positions, as we believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences, enriching our work and our culture.

Visit our website for more information about Meagher + Geer, one of the leading civil litigation and insurance coverage firms in the country.

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance