Litigation Associate

Gould & Ratner LLP; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with profit sharing

Paid caregiver leave

Generous vacation/time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing memoranda, drafting complaints and motions, and handling discovery, including e-discovery.

Depositons and trial prep experience are valued. The role offers direct client interaction, business development exposure, and significant responsibility on complex matters, with a flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team while handling matters involving client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Research and write legal memoranda, draft complaints, motions and written discovery.
• Respond to discovery including e-discovery tasks.
• Take depositions and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Analytical skills

Education

Licensed in Illinois

Job description

Gould & Ratner LLP is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Litigation Practice. The ideal candidate will have 3 - 7 years of commercial litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions, and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.

Candidates can look forward to gaining direct client interaction, business development experience, and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is highly motivated and seeking a positive career trajectory.

This role allows a flexible work schedule with a hybrid remote/in-office presence.

• 3 - 7 years of litigation experience, including researching and writing legal memoranda, drafting complaints, motions and written discovery, responding to discovery including handling matters involving e-discovery, taking depositions and preparing for trial.
• Experience with commercial litigation (e.g. breach of contract, partnership disputes, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud), real estate litigation, employment litigation, UCC disputes, and construction litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and produce exceptional work under tight deadlines.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability to work as part of a team while also having the confidence and demeanor to assume individual responsibility for matters involving direct client interaction.
• Federal or state clerkship is a plus.
• Candidates must be currently licensed in Illinois
• Comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary - more info can be found here https://www.gouldratner.com/uploaded_images/GR-salary%20scale-benefits-page-2-01-21-25.pdf
• Emphasis on professional & business development.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
• Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
• Generous vacation, personal, & sick time allowance.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
• Hybrid in-office/remote role. Gould & Ratner's current in-office policy requires attorneys to be in the office 10 days a month.