Associate Attorney - Employment & Civil Litigation (Remote)

Illinois Defense Counsel; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 125.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

CLE and bar dues

Malpractice coverage

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

The Law Offices of Ruth I. Major, P.C. seeks an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to support and progressively manage matters from intake through resolution in employment and civil litigation.

We value strong research and writing, client communication, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure. This is a primarily remote role with occasional in-person collaboration in Chicago and Rosemont.

Formación

• Two years of litigation experience required.
• Strong research and writing abilities demonstrated by writing samples.
• Experience with written discovery and motion practice preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and responses in state and federal court.
• Handle written discovery, document review, and disputes including Rule 201(k) conferences.
• Prepare for and take or defend depositions.
• Draft demand letters, settlement correspondence, and separation agreements.
• Prepare charges and responses before the IDHR and EEOC.
• Appear at status hearings and other court proceedings.
• Research and analyze employment and civil litigation issues under federal and Illinois law.
• Meet with clients to develop case chronologies and evaluate claims.
• Assist in mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Legal research

Discovery & motions

Educación

J.D. in Illinois

Descripción del empleo

The Law Offices of Ruth I. Major, P.C. seeks an associate attorney with at least two years of litigation experience to support and progressively manage matters from intake through resolution in employment and civil litigation.

We value strong research and writing, client communication, and the ability to manage deadlines under pressure. This is a primarily remote role with occasional in-person collaboration in Chicago and Rosemont.