Litigation Associate

Akerman LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking a Litigation Associate with 4 to 5 years of experience in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal research and writing skills, along with a Juris Doctor degree and Illinois State Bar membership. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance, a 401k plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k Profit Sharing Plan

Parking benefit

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience in general commercial litigation.
• Experience writing substantive motions and briefs.
• Federal and state court experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and handle court appearances.
• Take and defend depositions.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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The Chicago office of Akerman LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with 4 to 5 years of prior experience working in a general commercial litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have prior experience writing substantive motions and briefs, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, and handling court appearances. Excellent academics, legal research, writing and analytical skills, as well as federal and state court experience, are required. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of the Illinois State Bar.

Annual base salary: $235,000 - $265,000

(Akerman LLP is not a lock-step firm. The exact amount of salary for this position is dependent on a variety of factors). In addition to base salary, Akerman offers an annual discretionary bonus, paid time off, professional and client development allowance, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan (employee-only contribution plan), and a parking benefit.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)
• Ranked among the Top Large Law Firms for Diversity (Law360)
• Ranked among the Top 30 Large Law Firms for Gender Equity (Law360)
• Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2023 Top Performer

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact [e-mail] for additional information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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