Litigation Associate Attorney- 3666347

AMS Staffing Inc.; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in Northbrook, IL. The role offers hands-on litigation exposure in a boutique practice, with the chance to handle meaningful matters and develop advocacy skills.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an accredited school, an active Illinois Bar license, and 3+ years of litigation experience in a small to midsize firm, with strong research, writing, and client-focused skills. Hybrid work available.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Illinois Bar license is required.
• 3+ years of litigation experience in a small/midsize firm preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and manage discovery and case preparation.
• Perform legal research and analysis to support matters.
• Handle hearings and trial preparation with supervision.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on complex disputes.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active Illinois Bar license

Job description

JOB TITLE: Litigation Associate Attorney

LOCATION: Northbrook, IL

SALARY/PAYRATE: $135-165k+ DOE

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid - 4 days onsite/1 day WFH

TERM: Permanent | Full-Time

BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIRED: Yes

EDUCATION & LICENSING: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school/Active Illinois Bar license required

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client, a well-established suburban Chicago law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with at least 3+ years of litigation experience to join its established and growing litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will come from a small to midsize law firm environment and be comfortable taking meaningful responsibility for litigation matters. The firm's diverse caseload includes commercial and business litigation, estate and trust controversies, employment matters, and general civil disputes.

This position offers hands‑on litigation and courtroom experience with the opportunity to continue developing advocacy skills within a respected boutique practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents


• Conduct and manage discovery


• Perform legal research and analysis


• Handle hearings and other courtroom matters


• Participate in trial preparation


• Work directly with attorneys and clients on complex disputes


• Manage matters with an appropriate level of independence


• Collaborate with members of the litigation team


• Provide responsive, professional, and client‑focused representation

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school


• 3+ years of litigation experience


• Small/midsize law firm experience strongly preferred


• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills


• Excellent communication and organizational abilities


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively


• Professional, responsive, and client‑focused


• No book of business required


• Health insurance


• 401(k) with employer matching


• Paid time off

Billable Hour Requirement: 1,800 annually