LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

RibbitZ; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

401(k) match

PTO

Job summary

Ribbitz LLC in Northbrook, IL seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of litigation experience. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, preparing for hearings and trial, and providing strong written advocacy and client service.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school and Active Illinois Bar admission. This full-time direct-hire position offers a salary range of 135,000 to 165,000 per year with benefits including health, dental, 401(k) match and PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois Bar admission
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organization
• Professional, responsive and client-centered
• Initiative, ownership and leadership-focused qualities

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and litigation filings
• Conduct research and help develop case strategy
• Manage discovery and case-development workstreams
• Prepare for hearings, depositions and trial
• Communicate with clients and keep matters moving
• Own deadlines, organization and follow-through
• Take the lead on assignments appropriate to experience

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Written advocacy

Client communication

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Experience: 2+ years of litigation

License: Active Illinois Bar (required)

About the Opportunity: Our client is an established boutique law firm with a broad civil litigation practice. This associate will work on commercial and business disputes, estate/trust controversies, employment matters and other civil litigation, taking meaningful responsibility for written advocacy, discovery, hearings and trial preparation.

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• JD from an accredited law school
• Active Illinois Bar admission
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organization
• Professional, responsive and client-centered
• Initiative, ownership and leadership-focused qualities

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs and litigation filings
• Conduct research and help develop case strategy
• Manage discovery and case-development workstreams
• Prepare for hearings, depositions and trial
• Communicate with clients and keep matters moving
• Own deadlines, organization and follow-through
• Take the lead on assignments appropriate to experience

Strong Plus

• Commercial or business litigation depth
• Trust/estate or employment dispute exposure
• Courtroom, hearing or deposition experience
• Trial preparation or ADR exposure

Likely Current Titles

• Litigation Associate
• Commercial Litigation Associate
• Civil Litigation Associate
• Business Litigation Associate
• Mid-Level Associate

Ideal Employer Type: boutique or mid-sized litigation firms where associates handle meaningful drafting, client contact and courtroom work.

Benefits

health, dental, 401(k) match and PTO.