Litigation Associate

Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with firm match

Job summary

Tabet DiVito & Rothstein LLC, a well-established Chicago law firm, seeks a highly motivated litigation attorney with at least four years of litigation experience to handle a diverse caseload and work closely with seasoned attorneys.

The associate will manage cases through all phases of litigation, draft and file essential pleadings, conduct legal research, take depositions, and participate in mediations and trials. Hybrid work schedule with in-office days.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois and good standing with the Illinois Bar.
• Minimum of 4–5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and motion practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and reviewing document productions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, case management conferences, and trials.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide practical legal advice.
• Collaborate with partners, other associates, and support staff to ensure effective case management.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Research

Drafting & Motions

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Tabet DiVito & Rothstein is a well-established law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. We are seeking a highly motivated litigation attorney with at least four years of litigation experience to join our team. This full-time associate position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with experienced attorneys, and play a key role in achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

Position Summary

The litigation attorney will be responsible for independently managing cases through all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is a skilled advocate with strong analytical, writing, and courtroom abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Handle discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and reviewing document productions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare witnesses and clients for depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, case management conferences, and trials.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide practical legal advice.
• Collaborate with partners, other associates, and support staff to ensure effective case management.

Qualifications

Required

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

Active license to practice law in Illinois and good standing with the Illinois Bar.

• Minimum of 4-5 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Preferred

• Trial experience.

Experience in commercial litigation, employment litigation, insurance coverage, personal injury defense, appellate matters, construction litigation, or other relevant litigation areas.

• Portable business or demonstrated business development experience is a plus.

What We Offer

• Annual salary range: $210K-$215K.
• Paid Parental leave.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Hybrid work arrangement. Attorneys are expected to work in the office three days per week.

Collegial, collaborative culture with a strong record of employee retention.

• Meaningful opportunities for advancement and partnership consideration.

This position is not open to recruiters.

Tabet DiVito & Rothstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.