Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & Vision

PTO & holidays

Retirement resources

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Wellness resources

FSA/HSA

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Peoria, IL seeks a Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its Consumer Financial Services & Government Litigation practice. You will handle significant responsibilities in state and federal court matters defending financial institutions.

Responsibilities include defending single-plaintiff and class actions, managing cases in state and federal courts, conducting depositions and mediations, and attending hearings while preparing legal documents.

Qualifications

• Admitted to IL Bar in good standing.
• Experience in federal litigation and consumer financial services preferred.
• Proficiency in handling contested foreclosure and consumer debt litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend financial institutions in single-plaintiff and class action litigation.
• Manage cases in both state and federal courts.
• Conduct depositions and mediations.
• Attend court hearings and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

JD

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with over four years of experience to join its Consumer Financial Services & Government Litigation practice in Peoria, IL. This role offers the opportunity to handle significant responsibilities in state and federal court matters, defending financial institutions in various litigation contexts.

Duties

• Defend financial institutions in single-plaintiff and class action litigation.
• Manage cases in both state and federal courts.
• Conduct depositions and mediations.
• Attend court hearings and prepare legal documents.

Requirements

• Admitted to the IL Bar in good standing.
• Experience in federal litigation and consumer financial services preferred.
• Proficiency in handling contested foreclosure and consumer debt litigation.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare with multiple medical plan options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO and holidays.
• Retirement savings and wealth management resources.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Parental and personal leave with reintegration support.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Mentor Program and skills development opportunities.
• Peer Recognition Program and flexible career tracks.