Junior Litigation Attorney - Top tier firm

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a litigation attorney to join their Chicago office. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex commercial litigation and class action defense while working with a leading boutique firm. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive compensation package, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to work on high-profile cases for both domestic and international clients. If you're passionate about litigation and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience in a large law firm setting.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage class action defense and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients, and appear in court.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Illinois State Bar Admission

Job description

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

I am currently working with a leading boutique litigation firm, who are actively looking to recruit a litigation attorney to join their Chicago office.

Responsibilities:

• This role will manage class action defense, complex commercial litigation, securities, and consumer litigation matters.
• Handle fact investigation, legal research, drafting discovery, preparing pleadings, taking and defending depositions and participating in mediations.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients.
• Appear in court for motions and pre-hearing proceedings.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top tier accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Illinois state bar.
• 1+ years of litigation experience - ideally gained in a large law firm setting.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

The firm is offering the successful candidate:

• Market leading compensation packages (Cravath scale) - including bonuses.
• Clear career track.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work on unrivalled matters from domestic and international clients.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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