Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation

Health & wellness program

Professional development

Top benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago seeks a 3rd or 4th year litigation associate to join our expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to handle high-stakes disputes with significant early responsibility and exposure to complex cases.

The firm values collaboration, excellence, and wellness, providing a supportive environment with top benefits and programs for professional development. Current judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a current member of the Illinois bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials and strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Drive to apply legal skills immediately in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Current judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate high-stakes disputes with early responsibility.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and briefs, and prepare for trial.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Collaboration

Trial preparation

Fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

A law firm seeks a 3rd or 4th year litigation associate to join its expanding Chicago team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-stakes disputes with significant early responsibility. The firm values collaboration, excellence, and community, providing a supportive environment for professional growth and work-life balance.

Duties

• Manage and litigate high-stakes disputes, taking on substantial responsibility early in the career.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions and briefs, and prepare for trial proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies and resolve complex legal issues.

Requirements

• Must be a current member of the Illinois bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials and strong writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Drive to apply legal skills immediately in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Current judicial clerks are encouraged to apply.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Generous compensation packages.
• Program supporting physical, emotional, mental, and financial health.
• Top benefits and award-winning professional development programs.
• Industry-leading wellness initiatives.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and "really care." The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, "the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be." The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.