Litigation Associate (1 - 3 Years' Experience)

Illinois State Bar Association; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. seeks a Litigation Associate with 1–3 years of experience to join our municipal litigation practice in Illinois.

The role involves drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and appearing in state and federal court to represent municipalities, school districts, libraries, and other local government entities. You'll work alongside seasoned municipal litigators, receive mentorship, and gain hands-on responsibility early in your career, including case preparation for

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of litigation experience in civil matters.
• Ability to draft pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil litigation in Illinois state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses.
• Attend court appearances, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Assist with litigation strategy and case management from start to finish.
• Collaborate with municipal practice teams to provide comprehensive representation.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through practical counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Job description

Litigation Associate (1-3 Years' Experience)

Location: Westmont, Chicago, or Orland Park, Illinois (In-Person with Opportunity for Hybrid Schedule)

Join a Firm Where You'll Gain Real Courtroom Experience.

Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. is seeking a Litigation Associate with one to three years of experience to join our municipal litigation practice. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated civil litigation practice while representing municipalities, school districts, libraries, park districts, fire protection districts, and other local governmental entities throughout Illinois.

Our associates are entrusted with meaningful responsibility early in their careers, including drafting dispositive motions and briefs, conducting discovery, appearing in court, taking and defending depositions, preparing cases for trial, and advising public officials on complex legal issues. Working alongside experienced municipal litigators, the successful candidate will receive mentorship while developing the skills necessary to manage cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of civil litigation in Illinois state and federal courts under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal analyses.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Assist with litigation strategy and case management from inception through appeal, when applicable.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's municipal practice areas to provide comprehensive legal representation.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical, responsive legal counsel.