Litigation Associate Attorney – North Barrington, IL

Kelleher + Holland, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Associate Litigation Attorney to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing cases from inception to resolution, requiring strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills. You will represent clients in various phases of litigation, conduct legal research, and collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy. Join a supportive team culture that values innovation and offers opportunities for growth in a competitive environment. If you're eager to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Exposure to various litigation matters

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation including trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft court filings.

Skills

Legal Writing

Oral Advocacy

Analytical Skills

Case Management

Client Relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Title: Associate Litigation Attorney
Location: North Barrington, IL
Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:
Kelleher + Holland, LLC is a full-service law firm with a robust litigation practice handling a wide range of complex disputes. We pride ourselves on delivering strategic, results-oriented representation while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. We’re seeking a motivated Associate Litigation Attorney to join our team and contribute to high-quality client service across various areas of civil litigation.

Position Overview:
The Associate Litigation Attorney will play a key role in managing cases from inception to resolution. This position is ideal for an attorney with strong writing, analytical, and courtroom skills who is eager to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, settlement negotiations, arbitration, and trial
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and prepare motions and other court filings
• Manage written discovery and take/defend depositions
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client communications
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Illinois federal and state courts; additional bar admissions a plus
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and working independently or collaboratively
• Experience in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, employment law, or related areas is a plus

Why Join Us:

• Best Places to Work – 2022,2023,2024 and 2025
• Supportive team culture and collaborative case work
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Exposure to a wide variety of litigation matters
• Dynamic firm environment that values innovation and initiative