Litigation Associate

ABD Talent; Maryville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial work environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile,复杂

Job summary

ABD Talent in Maryville, IL seeks an experienced Litigation Associate to handle complex civil litigation in state and federal courts, focusing on Institutional Sexual Abuse matters. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines.

Licensed to practice in Illinois and Missouri or able to obtain admission within one year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience in complex civil matters.
• Experience with discovery, motions practice, and civil procedure.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a large caseload.
• Self-motivated, creative, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery and participate in motions practice.
• Apply a strong understanding of civil procedure throughout litigation.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals.
• Maintain high-quality written work and strong attention to detail.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Civil procedure

Discovery management

Written communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Bar admission in Illinois and Missouri

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of complex civil litigation experience in both federal and state courts. The attorney will primarily handle Institutional Sexual Abuse litigation and will be responsible for legal research, discovery, motions practice, writing, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery and participate in motions practice.
• Apply a strong understanding of civil procedure throughout litigation.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and legal professionals.
• Maintain high-quality written work and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience, preferably in complex civil litigation.
• Experience with discovery, motions practice, and civil procedure.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and technical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a large caseload.
• Self-motivated, creative, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative attitude.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri, or able to obtain admission in both states within one year of starting.
• Experience with Institutional Sexual Abuse litigation is preferred but not required.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Collegial and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work on complex and high-profile litigation matters.
• Professional growth opportunities within a growing litigation practice.