Litigation Associate Attorney (1+ years experience)

Jobot; Downers Grove (IL); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k w/ safe harbor match

Medical insurance

Personal office

Path to partner

Résumé du poste

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate in the western Chicago suburbs to handle complex civil and commercial disputes. You will work closely with senior attorneys, participate in depositions, and have opportunities to advance toward partnership.

A strong background in research, writing, and client communication is essential. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 per year with no billable hour requirement and an elevated bonus structure.

Qualifications

• JD required or equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois required.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in commercial or complex civil litigation is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage commercial litigation and complex civil matters through all stages of litigation.
• Research legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Communicate with clients about case developments and strategy.
• Participate in depositions, court appearances, and trial preparation.
• Develop case strategies with attorneys and manage deadlines and files.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Client service

Formation

Juris Doctor degree

Active Illinois law license

Outils

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

No billable hour requirement, elevated bonus structure, 401k Safe Harbor match

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us

A growing law firm in the western suburbs of Chicago is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its team. This is an opportunity for an attorney to gain hands on experience with a variety of complex civil and commercial disputes while working closely with seasoned attorneys in a collaborative, close knit environment.

The firm offers the opportunity to take an active role in case strategy, client communications, and courtroom proceedings, with increasing responsibility as experience grows. Attorneys have the opportunity to develop their practices, build lasting client relationships, and potentially progress toward a partnership role.

Why join us

• 401k w/ safe harbor match
• Medical insurance
• Personal office
• Path to partner

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation and complex civil matters through various stages of the litigation process.
• Research legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, legal strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Participate in fact and expert depositions, including preparing witnesses and examining opposing witnesses.
• Appear in court for hearings, contested motions, and other proceedings.
• Assist with trial preparation and participate in arbitrations, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Work alongside other attorneys to develop case strategies and resolve complex legal disputes.
• Manage case deadlines, maintain organized files, and ensure timely, high quality work product.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois.
• At least one year of experience handling commercial litigation, complex civil litigation, or a closely related practice area.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Professionalism and a commitment to providing excellent client service.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, or trial preparation is preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.