Litigation Associate – Chicago

Thompson Coburn LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonuses

Discretionary bonuses

Life insurance

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Thompson Coburn LLP in Chicago seeks an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our office. The practice would be varied across commercial and tort matters, with duties including drafting motions and pleadings, researching, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and aiding trial preparation.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois. The salary range is $220,000-$290,000, with additional bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in commercial and tort litigation.
• Drafting motions and pleadings.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Deposition handling

Drafting motions

Collaboration

Education

Illinois bar admission

Job description

Thompson Coburn is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join its Chicago office. The practice would be varied. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial and tort litigation, 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; and a 401(k) plan.