Associate Litigation Attorney — Big-Law Quality, High-Impact

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness plans

401(k) plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading boutique litigation firm based in Chicago is seeking a litigation attorney to manage class action defense, complex commercial, and consumer litigation matters. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Illinois state bar, and possess at least 1 year of litigation experience, ideally in a large law firm setting. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $225k–$300k and benefits such as medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Illinois state bar.
• 1+ years of litigation experience, ideally in a large law firm setting.
• Demonstrate 'Big Law' quality of work with lower billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage class action defense, complex commercial litigation, and consumer litigation matters.
• Handle fact investigation, legal research, and drafting discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

A leading boutique litigation firm based in Chicago is seeking a litigation attorney to manage class action defense, complex commercial, and consumer litigation matters. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Illinois state bar, and possess at least 1 year of litigation experience, ideally in a large law firm setting. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $225k–$300k and benefits such as medical insurance and 401(k).