Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Associate in its Chicago, IL office with 3-5 years of experience in commercial and tort litigation. The role involves drafting motions, taking and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparation.

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois with strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Draft motions

Pleadings

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Chicago, IL office. The role involves diverse practice areas, requiring a candidate with a strong background in commercial and tort litigation.

Duties

• Draft motions and pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Proficient in drafting legal documents.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.

Law offices are located in Chicago, St. Louis, Southern Illinois and Washington, D.C. More than three-hundred and twenty-five talented attorneys are employed at the legal practice. They represent clients throughout the U.S. Practice areas and industries are all-inclusive. Admiralty-maritime, banking, health care and state-local government are some of their practice disciplines. Diversity in the labor force is supported at the firm. The law practice embraces community service involvement.