Junior Litigation Attorney - Top tier firm

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness plans

401(k) plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

A leading boutique litigation firm based in Chicago is seeking a litigation attorney to manage class action defense, complex commercial, and consumer litigation matters. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, be admitted to the Illinois state bar, and possess at least 1 year of litigation experience, ideally in a large law firm setting. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary of $225k–$300k and benefits such as medical insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Illinois state bar.
• 1+ years of litigation experience, ideally in a large law firm setting.
• Demonstrate 'Big Law' quality of work with lower billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage class action defense, complex commercial litigation, and consumer litigation matters.
• Handle fact investigation, legal research, and drafting discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Leading boutique litigation firm seeks a litigation attorney to join its Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Manage class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation matters.
• Handle fact investigation, legal research, drafting discovery, and preparing pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre‑hearing proceedings.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Illinois state bar.
• 1+ years of litigation experience, ideally in a large law firm setting.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrate 'Big Law' quality of work with lower billable hour requirements.
• Benefit offerings for full‑time employment include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, wellness plans, and a 401(k) plan. Paid sick leave is provided when applicable by state law.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Anticipated base pay (dependent on experience): $225k–$300k per annum.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.