Civil Litigation Associate Attorney- 369855

BCG Attorney Search; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex civil matters while gaining hands-on trial experience. The firm emphasizes professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive performance-based bonus structure

Health insurance stipend

Access to an on-site gym

Professional development through mentorship

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in civil litigation required.
• Admitted to the Illinois Bar and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters including contract disputes and business litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Represent clients in mediations and settlement discussions.

Skills

Legal Research

Verbal Advocacy

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney- 369855

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney- 369855

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Job ID: 369855

Practice area:- Employment Law - General,Intellectual Property - General,Litigation - Commercial

Job Overview

A growing and dynamic law firm in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator to manage complex civil matters from inception to resolution while gaining hands-on trial experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm offers a strong career path, professional development, and an attainable work-life balance.

Job ID: 369855

Practice area:- Employment Law - General,Intellectual Property - General,Litigation - Commercial

Job Overview

A growing and dynamic law firm in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–3 years of relevant experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigator to manage complex civil matters from inception to resolution while gaining hands-on trial experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm offers a strong career path, professional development, and an attainable work-life balance.

Location

• Schaumburg, IL

Duties

• Manage civil litigation matters involving:

  • Contract disputes

  • Business litigation

  • Construction law

  • Trade secret issues

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses

• Attend and argue motions, hearings, and court proceedings

• Take and defend depositions

• Prepare for trials, including drafting trial briefs, exhibit lists, and witness outlines

• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement discussions

• Maintain ongoing communication with clients and provide strategic legal advice

• Collaborate with the legal team to develop case strategies and manage deadlines

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in civil litigation (law firm experience preferred)

• Admitted to the Illinois Bar and in good standing

• Ability to manage multiple cases independently and efficiently

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to client service

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced litigation environment

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active Illinois Bar admission (required)

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing

• Strong verbal advocacy and courtroom presence

• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with case management and legal research tools

• Ability to develop innovative legal arguments and strategies

• Team-oriented with the ability to also work independently

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based bonus structure tied to billable hour goals

• Health insurance stipend

• Access to an on-site gym

• Reasonable billable hour expectations

• Professional development through mentorship and litigation experience

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Clear growth opportunities within the firm

BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search.

BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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