Hybrid Litigation Associate: Commercial & IP Trials

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Mentorship from trial attorneys

Performance bonus opportunities

Professional development support

401(k) with firm match

Job summary

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Group in Chicago. With 2+ years of civil litigation experience, you will manage your own caseload, interact with clients, appear in court, and participate in mediations and trial preparation.

This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work. You will work on commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, IP litigation, class actions, and product liability.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois law license.
• 2+ years civil litigation experience.
• Prior commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Investigate facts and develop case strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurers, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Collaborate with experienced partners while taking increasing responsibility for your cases.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Client communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Word

Job description

Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Commercial Litigation Group in Chicago. With 2+ years of civil litigation experience, you will manage your own caseload, interact with clients, appear in court, and participate in mediations and trial preparation.

This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work. You will work on commercial litigation matters including contract disputes, IP litigation, class actions, and product liability.