Business Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life and long-term-dis.

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of litigation experience to join its Business Litigation practice in Chicago, IL. The role involves drafting and responding to discovery and motions, and representing clients in court and arbitration.

Responsibilities include drafting complaints, answers, and defenses, managing client communications, and participating in hearings and mediations. Illinois license and strong drafting, research, and organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong drafting, research, and organizational skills.
• Empathetic communication style for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft complaints, answers, and affirmative defenses.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and motions.
• Represent clients at court appearances, trials, and mediations.

Skills

Legal drafting

Research skills

Client management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney with 1 to 3 years of litigation experience to join its Business Litigation practice group in Chicago, IL. This position offers an opportunity to engage in contested business litigation, including drafting and responding to discovery and motions, and representing clients in court and arbitration.

Duties

• Draft complaints, answers, and affirmative defenses.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories and requests for production.
• Draft and respond to motions, such as motions to dismiss and for summary judgment.
• Represent parties at court appearances, trials, and evidentiary hearings.
• Participate in settlement conferences and mediations.
• Manage client interactions, including with corporate officers and financial institutions.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of legal experience in general civil litigation.
• Active Illinois law license or ability to obtain promptly.
• Familiarity with Cook County Local Rules and electronic filing systems.
• Strong legal drafting, research, and organizational skills.
• Empathetic communication style for client interactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and drafting.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Effective communication and client management skills.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off.

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients in a wide range of practice areas including bankruptcy law, cybersecurity and data privacy, estate planning and administration, family and divorce law, mergers and acquisitions, personal injury law, real estate law, and tax law. The firm's offices are located in Chicago and Schaumburg, Illinois.

This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms.