Associate Attorney - Commercial Litigation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Competitive compensation

Annual bonuses

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dependent care FSA

Parental leave

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Chicago, IL seeks a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join its national practice. The role offers exposure to commercial, professional liability, and complex matters with sophisticated clients.

The firm emphasizes a flexible hybrid schedule, mentorship, and competitive compensation including annual bonuses and robust benefits. Illinois bar in good standing is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience and strong academic credentials.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills are required.
• Able to work well in a large, collaborative team and handle multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters for sophisticated clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs with strong legal analysis.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on case strategy and management.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral advocacy

Job description

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least three years of experience to join its Chicago, IL office. 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 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.

O'Hagan Meyer is seeking a Litigation Associate with at least three years of experience to join its Chicago, IL office. 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 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, including commercial, professional liability, products liability, insurance defense/coverage, class actions, torts, breach of contract, breach of warranty, and/or personal injury. Labor & employment experience is a plus
• 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

Benefits

• 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

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