Litigation Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading Chicago litigation firm is seeking an Illinois-licensed attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience, particularly in medical malpractice defense. The role offers complex case handling with opportunities for substantial courtroom experience, structured mentorship, and ongoing training. A hybrid work schedule is supported post-training, and the firm provides competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a collaborative team environment. Join a firm recognized for its serious commitment to attorney development and successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Illinois Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in medical malpractice defense or insurance defense.
• Courtroom and deposition experience are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Defend medical malpractice matters and manage litigation tasks.
• Draft and argue legal motions, manage discovery, and prepare briefs.
• Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Legal research skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Active Illinois Bar license

Job description

Pay

Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a high-caliber litigation team known for complex, high-exposure trial and appellate work
• Get real stand-up experience in court and depositions while sharpening your strategy, writing, and advocacy
• Structured mentorship with both a senior associate and partner mentor assigned to you
• Ongoing learning: monthly CLE trainings plus biweekly Litigation Luncheons with the full attorney team
• Strong compensation upside with annual bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and regular feedback cycles
• Excellent benefits including parental leave for all new parents and a free 24-hour gym membership

Location

Chicago, IL. The firm supports a hybrid schedule after an initial training period, with a typical rhythm of two remote days and three in-office days per week (adjusted as needed for court, depositions, and case demands).

Note

Must be an Illinois-licensed attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience and meaningful courtroom and deposition experience. Permanent U.S. work authorization is required.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected Chicago litigation firm with a long track record in high-stakes bench and jury trials and strong results on appeal. Theyre known for serious training, collaborative attorney development, and giving associates the chance to take real ownership of their cases.

Job Description

• Defend medical malpractice matters and handle a broad range of litigation tasks from early case assessment through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and prepare pleadings, briefs, and other persuasive legal writing
• Take and defend depositions, work with experts, and help shape case strategy on complex liability and damages issues
• Appear in court for hearings, status conferences, and other litigation events as needed
• Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, and internal stakeholders while balancing multiple deadlines
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys while steadily growing independent case responsibility

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally including medical malpractice defense, professional liability, or insurance defense
• Courtroom experience and deposition experience that you can speak to in an interview
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable owning deadlines and moving work forward

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Mentorship program with a senior associate mentor and partner mentor
• Monthly CLE-style trainings and biweekly litigation luncheons that accelerate learning fast
• Clear performance cadence: written feedback reviews twice per year, with raises typically in July
• Bonus and profit-sharing potential, plus a team that values initiative, professionalism, and strong advocacy
• Benefits that support real life, including parental leave for all new parents and strong medical premium coverage

JPC-650

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance