Associate Attorney - Construction Litigation

Ohagan Meyer; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship program

Annual bonus programs

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer’s Chicago office seeks a litigation associate with at least five years of civil litigation experience, focusing on construction and professional liability defense, to join the Design Professional and Construction Groups.

The position offers direct client interaction, mentoring, and a robust benefits package, with a salary range of $115,000 to $190,000 and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in construction and/or professional liability defense.
• Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills; strong academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of civil litigation matters for architects and engineers.
• Join the Design Professional and Construction Groups in a busy national practice.
• Collaborate with a large team and assume responsibility for matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 pertaining to architects and engineers, professional liability and construction litigation.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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