Litigation Associate - Chicago

Thompson Coburn LLP; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 220.000 - 290.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

productivity and discretionary bonuses

life, health, accident and disability

a 401(k) plan

Descripción de la vacante

Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The practice would be varied, spanning commercial and tort matters.

The ideal candidate will draft motions and pleadings, conduct legal research, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and assist with trial preparation. Illinois bar admission and strong writing and collaborative skills are required.

Formación

• 3-5 years of litigation experience
• Licensed to practice in Illinois (Illinois Bar)
• Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Dra ft motions and pleadings; conduct legal research; manage discovery; take and defend depositions; assist with trial preparation

Responsabilidades

• Draft motions and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research.
• Manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Drafting motions and pleadings

Legal research

Managing discovery

Deposition experience

Trial preparation

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative skills

Educación

Illinois Bar License

Descripción del empleo

Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The practice would be varied.

Commercial and tort litigation experience, including drafting motions and pleadings, conducting legal research, managing discovery, taking, and defending depositions, and assisting with trial preparation.

Strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Candidates should be licensed to practice in Illinois. This position is open to recruiters.

The salary range for this position in our Chicago office is $220,000-$290,000. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on relevant skills, training and other job-related factors.

The range listed is just one part of Thompson Coburn’s total compensation and benefits package, which includes

• productivity and discretionary bonuses


• life, health, accident and disability insurance


• a 401(k) plan