Litigation Associate Attorney — Diverse Civil Litigation

Lewis Brisbois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois, a leading Am Law 100 firm, seeks a litigation associate to join its Chicago, IL office. The role involves handling a diverse civil docket, including employment, class action/BIPA, and commercial litigation matters.

Ideal candidates have 1–7 years of civil litigation experience, strong discovery management, research, briefing, and oral advocacy skills, with opportunity for significant responsibility in court appearances, depositions, and motion practice.

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of civil litigation experience
• Experience managing discovery, research, brief writing, and oral advocacy
• Opportunity to handle court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and case files independently
• Admission to the Illinois Bar is required

Responsibilities

• Handle court appearances, depositions, and motion practice independently
• Manage discovery and case files across a diverse civil docket
• Perform advanced research and brief writing to support litigation matters

Skills

Civil litigation

Discovery management

Legal research

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Court appearances

Depositions

Motion practice

Case management

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

Lewis Brisbois, a leading Am Law 100 firm, seeks a litigation associate to join its Chicago, IL office. The role involves handling a diverse civil docket, including employment, class action/BIPA, and commercial litigation matters.

Ideal candidates have 1–7 years of civil litigation experience, strong discovery management, research, briefing, and oral advocacy skills, with opportunity for significant responsibility in court appearances, depositions, and motion practice.