Litigation Associate Attorney

Career Legal; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Career Legal seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with at least two years of experience in the suburbs to join our practice. You will draft pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, manage hearings, and contribute to trial preparation.

The firm handles complex commercial, trusts and estates, employment, and general civil disputes with a hands-on, boutique approach. This role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, opportunities to sharpen advocacy skills, and room to grow within a reputable

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Illinois
• Minimum of two years of litigation experience
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Professionalism, responsiveness, and a client-centered approach

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Conduct discovery.
• Manage hearings.
• Contribute to trial preparation.
• Handle a diverse caseload including commercial, trusts and estates, employment, and general civil disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Independence

Professionalism

Client-centered

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Tools

Job description

A well-established suburban law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with at least two years of experience to join our practice and contribute to a wide range of complex disputes.

About the Position

You will step into a key role with immediate opportunities to draft pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, manage hearings, and contribute to trial preparation. Our diverse caseload includes commercial and business litigation, estate and trust controversies, employment matters, and general civil disputes. This position offers hands-on courtroom experience, the chance to sharpen your advocacy skills, and room to grow within a respected and dynamic practice.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• Minimum of two years of litigation experience
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Professionalism, responsiveness, and a client-centered approach
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid time off

About Us

We are a well-established suburban law firm with a strong reputation in litigation, trusts and estates, real estate, corporate, and transactional matters. Our litigation team is known for handling complex, high-stakes disputes with skill and efficiency while maintaining the personal attention of a boutique practice. We offer a professional, collaborative environment where attorneys are entrusted with meaningful responsibility and supported in their development as advocates.