Chicago Business Litigation Associate

Roetzel & Andress; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health savings accounts

401(k)/profit sharing plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a business litigation associate for its Chicago office, offering a starting salary between $180,000 and $200,000. The role involves preparing pleadings, appearing in court, and supporting partners in litigation matters. Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience in complex litigation within state and federal courts and be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Benefits include medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan, alongside a commitment to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare initial pleadings and discovery.
• Make appearances at hearings in Federal and State Court.
• Support partners in civil litigation matters from inception.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Education

Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois

Job description

Roetzel & Andress, a national law firm with a busy and growing litigation practice, seeks a business litigation associate for its Chicago office with experience in handling complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include the preparation of initial pleadings and discovery, appearance at hearings in Federal and State Court, and the general support of partners in civil litigation matters from inception.

Position Requirements

• Four to seven years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and in good standing with the ARDC.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently with multiple partners while using sound judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrate abilities to manage relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Meet or exceed the required monthly billable hour requirements.

The candidate must also pass a background check as a condition for employment.

The starting salary range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000. The benefits available include medical, dental, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, group term life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short term disability, voluntary long-term disability, 401(k)/profit sharing plan, transportation allowance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance plan, and the Calm app.

Roetzel & Andress, LPA (Roetzel) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Roetzel & Andress maintains a policy of non-discrimination and inclusion with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All decisions as to employment with the Firm are governed solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications, and are not influenced or informed in any manner by the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute.