Chicago Business Litigation Associate

Roetzel & Andress; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

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. Candidates must have four to seven years of complex litigation experience, be licensed to practice law in Illinois, and possess strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Responsibilities include preparing pleadings, attending court hearings, and supporting partners on civil litigation matters. The starting salary is between $180,000 and $200,000, with additional benefits like medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Four to seven years of complex litigation experience in state and federal courts.
• Exceptional research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of initial pleadings and discovery.
• Appearance at hearings in Federal and State Court.
• Support partners in civil litigation matters from inception.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Client relationship management

Education

Licensed to practice law in 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.

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.

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Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, any other information you wish us to consider and compensation requirement to Agatha Welch at [e-mail].