Civil Litigation Associate - Growth Path to Partnership

Lipe Lyons Murphy Nahrstadt & Pontikis, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipe Lyons in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience. The position offers immediate opportunities to represent sophisticated clients in complex matters and exposure to a broad range of cases.

Associates handle 10-15 cases at various stages, from pre-suit investigations through trial, and work closely with partners. The firm emphasizes development and a clear path to partnership within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in Illinois.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Experience answering written discovery.
• Experience attending court and arguing dispositive motions.
• Taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions.

Responsibilities

• Represent sophisticated clients in complex civil litigation.
• Handle 10-15 cases in various stages of litigation, from pre-suit to trial.
• Work across construction, product liability, professional liability, transportation, commercial and general liability litigation.

Skills

Pleadings & Motions

Depositions

Written Discovery

Civil Litigation

Oral Arguments

Education

Illinois license to practice

Job description

Lipe Lyons in Chicago seeks an associate attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience. The position offers immediate opportunities to represent sophisticated clients in complex matters and exposure to a broad range of cases.

Associates handle 10-15 cases at various stages, from pre-suit investigations through trial, and work closely with partners. The firm emphasizes development and a clear path to partnership within a collaborative environment.