Litigation Associate (2-5 yrs) - Chambers-Ranked Practice

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of market compensation

Formal mentoring opportunities

Job summary

A prestigious global law firm in Chicago is seeking a litigator to join its practice as an associate. This firm is recognized for its top-tier litigation practice and offers many formal mentoring opportunities. The candidate should have 2 to 5 years of complex litigation experience and a strong interest in cybersecurity and data privacy is a plus. The anticipated salary range is competitive, and the position allows for a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of complex litigation experience required.
• Experience with discovery, brief writing, and pre-trial preparation.
• Interest in cybersecurity and data privacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full spectrum of litigation matters, from pre-trial to post-trial.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Discovery and brief writing

Interest in cybersecurity and data privacy

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Our client, a prestigious global law firm with a large Chicago office, is seeking a litigator to join its practice as an associate in Chicago. This widely recognized practice consists of over 500 attorneys throughout the firm’s worldwide offices who practice throughout the United States as well as in more than 30 additional countries and territories. The firm has been recognized for its top‑tier litigation practice by numerous publications, including Benchmark Litigation, BTI Consulting, Best Lawyers, National Law Journal, and others. Associates at the firm are provided with many formal mentoring opportunities and programs.

Highlights

• Firm ranked as a Litigation Powerhouse (top 1% of all firms) by BTI Consulting Group
• Ranked a Strong Performer for Associate Satisfaction and for Quality of Life, in Chambers 2024 Associate Survey
• Top of market compensation

Responsibilities

• Handle the full spectrum of litigation matters, from pre‑trial to post‑trial

Required Qualifications

• 2‑5 years of complex litigation experience, including discovery, brief writing, and pre‑trial preparation
• Exposure and/or interest in the cybersecurity and data privacy practice is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials

Location

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $235,000 - $420,000.

About Us

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.