Litigation Associate - Civil Defense Trials (1-3 yrs)

Magnani & Wagner Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnani & Wagner Ltd., a small Chicago-based trial firm, seeks to hire a full-time litigation associate with 1–3 years of experience. The position emphasizes high-quality legal work in civil defence litigation, with an environment focused on professional standards and service excellence.

The role requires familiarity with Word and Adobe, experience preparing pleadings, motions and discovery responses, and the ability to depose witnesses.

Qualifications

• Requires 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent legal writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing pleadings, motions and discovery responses.
• Experience taking and presenting witnesses for deposition.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and discovery requests with courts.
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and conduct or attend depositions.
• Support trial teams with research, briefs and other legal work.

Skills

Pleadings drafting

Deposition testimony

Legal writing

Tools

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Magnani & Wagner Ltd., a small Chicago-based trial firm, seeks to hire a full-time litigation associate with 1–3 years of experience. The position emphasizes high-quality legal work in civil defence litigation, with an environment focused on professional standards and service excellence.

The role requires familiarity with Word and Adobe, experience preparing pleadings, motions and discovery responses, and the ability to depose witnesses.