Litigation Associate Attorney (1+ years experience)

Jobot; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical insurance

Personal office

Path to partner

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in Downers Grove, IL. The role involves handling commercial litigation and complex civil matters with increasing responsibility, collaborating with senior attorneys, and contributing to case strategy and client communications.

The successful candidate has at least one year of experience, a Juris Doctor, and Illinois bar admission. This on-site, permanent position offers a competitive salary of $100,000—$150,000 plus an elevated bonus structure and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois license to practice law.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial or complex civil litigation.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and commitment to client service.
• Experience with depositions, court appearances, or trial preparation preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation and complex civil matters through all stages of the litigation process.
• Research legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/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.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney (1+ years experience)

$100000 - $150000 per year | Downers Grove, IL | On-site | Permanent

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

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

Job Details

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.

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