Junior Litigation Attorney: Real Casework & Mentorship

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship

Structured growth path

Collaborative culture

Cross-jurisdiction resources

Job summary

Kelleher + Holland, LLC in North Barrington, IL invites an entry-level Litigation Attorney to join our growing civil litigation practice. You will work closely with senior attorneys on real cases from day one, building strong research, writing, and courtroom fundamentals in a supportive environment.

We seek a recent attorney licensed in Illinois with 1–3 years of experience who is eager to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and develop a clear growth path.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Illinois; additional bar admissions a plus.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred; strong academic or clerkship background considered
• Strong legal writing and research skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and other court filings
• Assist with written discovery and deposition preparation
• Attend court hearings, status conferences, and mediations alongside senior attorneys
• Support case strategy and client communications under attorney supervision
• Help manage case files, deadlines, and court filings

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Courtroom fundamentals

Education

Illinois Bar Admission

Job description

Kelleher + Holland, LLC in North Barrington, IL invites an entry-level Litigation Attorney to join our growing civil litigation practice. You will work closely with senior attorneys on real cases from day one, building strong research, writing, and courtroom fundamentals in a supportive environment.

We seek a recent attorney licensed in Illinois with 1–3 years of experience who is eager to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and develop a clear growth path.